Speery & Stramba Wildlife Dam
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 Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 358 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01024 |
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
GEORGE STRAMBA
Not Listed
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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.