Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B
Key Takeaway
Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 117 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01033 |
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
LESTER THOMPSON
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B?
Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B 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 Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B?
Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B is owned by LESTER THOMPSON (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B built?
Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B?
Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B 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 Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B?
Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B has a dam height of 9 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 Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B last inspected?
Lester Thompson Wildlife Dam A & B was last inspected on May 7, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.