R & E Banks Dam
Key Takeaway
R & E Banks Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00585 |
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
RICHARD & EMIL BANKS
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of R & E Banks Dam?
R & E Banks 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 R & E Banks Dam?
R & E Banks Dam is owned by RICHARD & EMIL BANKS (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was R & E Banks Dam built?
R & E Banks Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 R & E Banks Dam?
R & E Banks 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 R & E Banks Dam?
R & E Banks Dam has a dam height of 16 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 R & E Banks Dam last inspected?
R & E Banks Dam was last inspected on April 11, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.