Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 124 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 239 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00937 |
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
NYS DEC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam?
Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond 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 Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam?
Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam built?
Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam?
Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond 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 Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam?
Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam last inspected?
Oakley Swamp Wildlife Pond Dam was last inspected on October 5, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.