Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam

TR-MERRILL CREEK· Cortland, New York· Built 1956· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 33.5% in NY)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge358 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDNY01024

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 7, 1997
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

GEORGE STRAMBA

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam?

Speery & Stramba Wildlife 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 Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam?

Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam is owned by GEORGE STRAMBA (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam built?

Speery & Stramba Wildlife 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 Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam?

Speery & Stramba Wildlife 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 Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam?

Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam last inspected?

Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam was last inspected on May 7, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.