Rev Woodrow Brown Dam
Key Takeaway
Rev Woodrow Brown Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 19.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 108 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01017 |
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
Evan Stieglitz;George & Sharon Fidler
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rev Woodrow Brown Dam?
Rev Woodrow Brown 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 Rev Woodrow Brown Dam?
Rev Woodrow Brown Dam is owned by Evan Stieglitz;George & Sharon Fidler (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rev Woodrow Brown Dam built?
Rev Woodrow Brown Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Rev Woodrow Brown Dam?
Rev Woodrow Brown 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 Rev Woodrow Brown Dam?
Rev Woodrow Brown Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Rev Woodrow Brown Dam last inspected?
Rev Woodrow Brown Dam was last inspected on September 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.