Milligan & Higgins Dam
Key Takeaway
Milligan & Higgins Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | NY12837 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Hudson Industries;Milligan-Higgins Div
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Milligan & Higgins Dam?
Milligan & Higgins Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Milligan & Higgins Dam?
Milligan & Higgins Dam is owned by Hudson Industries;Milligan-Higgins Div (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Milligan & Higgins Dam built?
Milligan & Higgins Dam was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Milligan & Higgins Dam?
Milligan & Higgins 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 Milligan & Higgins Dam?
Milligan & Higgins Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Milligan & Higgins Dam last inspected?
Milligan & Higgins Dam was last inspected on January 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.