Owego Contracting Company Dam
Key Takeaway
Owego Contracting Company Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 63.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 585 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00933 |
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
OWEGO CONTRACTING COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Owego Contracting Company Dam?
Owego Contracting Company 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 Owego Contracting Company Dam?
Owego Contracting Company Dam is owned by OWEGO CONTRACTING COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Owego Contracting Company Dam built?
Owego Contracting Company Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Owego Contracting Company Dam?
Owego Contracting Company 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 Owego Contracting Company Dam?
Owego Contracting Company Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Owego Contracting Company Dam last inspected?
Owego Contracting Company Dam was last inspected on December 31, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.