Rihm & Kittel Dam
Key Takeaway
Rihm & Kittel Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 182 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | NY13934 |
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
W RIHM & L KITTLE
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Rihm & Kittel Dam?
Rihm & Kittel 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 Rihm & Kittel Dam?
Rihm & Kittel Dam is owned by W RIHM & L KITTLE (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rihm & Kittel Dam built?
Rihm & Kittel Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Rihm & Kittel Dam?
Rihm & Kittel 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 Rihm & Kittel Dam?
Rihm & Kittel Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Rihm & Kittel Dam last inspected?
Rihm & Kittel Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.