State University College At Oswego Dam
Key Takeaway
State University College At Oswego Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 586 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NY11403 |
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
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT OSWEGO
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of State University College At Oswego Dam?
State University College At Oswego 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 State University College At Oswego Dam?
State University College At Oswego Dam is owned by STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT OSWEGO (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was State University College At Oswego Dam built?
State University College At Oswego Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 State University College At Oswego Dam?
State University College At Oswego 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 State University College At Oswego Dam?
State University College At Oswego Dam has a dam height of 8 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 State University College At Oswego Dam last inspected?
State University College At Oswego Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.