Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes
Key Takeaway
Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01406 |
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
UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes?
Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes 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 Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes?
Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes is owned by UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes built?
Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes?
Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes?
Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes has a dam height of 10 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 Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes last inspected?
Hector #1 Wildlife Marsh Dam & Dikes was last inspected on October 14, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.