Heinz Beneke Dam
Key Takeaway
Heinz Beneke Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 88 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01461 |
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
HEINZ BENEKE
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Heinz Beneke Dam?
Heinz Beneke 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 Heinz Beneke Dam?
Heinz Beneke Dam is owned by HEINZ BENEKE (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Heinz Beneke Dam built?
Heinz Beneke Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Heinz Beneke Dam?
Heinz Beneke Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Heinz Beneke Dam?
Heinz Beneke Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Heinz Beneke Dam last inspected?
Heinz Beneke Dam was last inspected on July 11, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.