Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam
Key Takeaway
Murphy & Scharman 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 | 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 206 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01013 |
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
MICHAEL J MURPHY
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam?
Murphy & Scharman 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 Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam?
Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam is owned by MICHAEL J MURPHY (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam built?
Murphy & Scharman 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 Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam?
Murphy & Scharman 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 Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam?
Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam 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 Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam last inspected?
Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam was last inspected on May 7, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.