Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam
Key Takeaway
Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 545 acres |
| Drainage Area | 81 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00389 |
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 Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam?
Perch River Wildlife Refuge 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 Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam?
Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam built?
Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam?
Perch River Wildlife Refuge 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 Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam?
Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam last inspected?
Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.