Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam

TR-GLEN ROAD BROOK· Chenango, New York· Built 1955· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length218 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge186 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDNY01021

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 6, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

LEON KRAMNICH

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam?

Leon Kramnich 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 Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam?

Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam is owned by LEON KRAMNICH (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam built?

Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam?

Leon Kramnich 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 Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam?

Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam last inspected?

Leon Kramnich Wildlife Dam was last inspected on May 6, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.