Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam
Key Takeaway
Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00655 |
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
M CARR PANGBURN
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam?
Pangburn & Hotaling 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 Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam?
Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam is owned by M CARR PANGBURN (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam built?
Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam?
Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife 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 Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam?
Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife 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 Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam last inspected?
Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam was last inspected on October 28, 1970. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.