Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 93 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
| NID ID | NY10791 |
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
STERLING SALT COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam?
Sterling Salt CO Reservoir 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 Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam?
Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam is owned by STERLING SALT COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam built?
Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam?
Sterling Salt CO Reservoir 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 Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam?
Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Sterling Salt CO Reservoir Dam was last inspected on May 3, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.