Schuyler Meadows Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Schuyler Meadows Club Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 738 cfs |
| NID ID | NY14132 |
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
SCHUYLER MEADOWS CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Schuyler Meadows Club Dam?
Schuyler Meadows Club 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 Schuyler Meadows Club Dam?
Schuyler Meadows Club Dam is owned by SCHUYLER MEADOWS CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Schuyler Meadows Club Dam?
Schuyler Meadows Club Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Schuyler Meadows Club Dam?
Schuyler Meadows Club Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Schuyler Meadows Club Dam last inspected?
Schuyler Meadows Club Dam was last inspected on March 18, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.