T Bertram Anderson Dam
Key Takeaway
T Bertram Anderson Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00533 |
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
Charles S. Buemi
Private
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What is the hazard classification of T Bertram Anderson Dam?
T Bertram Anderson 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 T Bertram Anderson Dam?
T Bertram Anderson Dam is owned by Charles S. Buemi (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was T Bertram Anderson Dam built?
T Bertram Anderson Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 T Bertram Anderson Dam?
T Bertram Anderson Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is T Bertram Anderson Dam?
T Bertram Anderson Dam has a dam height of 16 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 T Bertram Anderson Dam last inspected?
T Bertram Anderson Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.