Movable Dam At Mays Point
Key Takeaway
Movable Dam At Mays Point is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 864 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00958 |
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
New York State Canal Corporation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Movable Dam At Mays Point?
Movable Dam At Mays Point 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 Movable Dam At Mays Point?
Movable Dam At Mays Point is owned by New York State Canal Corporation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Movable Dam At Mays Point built?
Movable Dam At Mays Point was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 Movable Dam At Mays Point?
Movable Dam At Mays Point serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Navigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Movable Dam At Mays Point?
Movable Dam At Mays Point has a dam height of 10 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 Movable Dam At Mays Point last inspected?
Movable Dam At Mays Point was last inspected on August 22, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.