Honeyville Marsh Dam
Key Takeaway
Honeyville Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 362 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | NY11871 |
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
NYS DEC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Honeyville Marsh Dam?
Honeyville Marsh 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 Honeyville Marsh Dam?
Honeyville Marsh Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Honeyville Marsh Dam built?
Honeyville Marsh Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Honeyville Marsh Dam?
Honeyville Marsh Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Honeyville Marsh Dam?
Honeyville Marsh 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 Honeyville Marsh Dam last inspected?
Honeyville Marsh Dam was last inspected on July 23, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.