Harry Brown Wildlife Dam
Key Takeaway
Harry Brown Wildlife Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00647 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
D TAMAS & D ELLIS
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Harry Brown Wildlife Dam?
Harry Brown Wildlife Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Harry Brown Wildlife Dam?
Harry Brown Wildlife Dam is owned by D TAMAS & D ELLIS (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harry Brown Wildlife Dam built?
Harry Brown Wildlife Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Harry Brown Wildlife Dam?
Harry Brown Wildlife Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Harry Brown Wildlife Dam?
Harry Brown Wildlife Dam has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Harry Brown Wildlife Dam last inspected?
Harry Brown Wildlife Dam was last inspected on May 17, 1972. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.