Tamarack Swamp Dam
Key Takeaway
Tamarack Swamp Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 33.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 133 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,560 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00928 |
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
FRED H BONTECOU
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Tamarack Swamp Dam?
Tamarack Swamp 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 Tamarack Swamp Dam?
Tamarack Swamp Dam is owned by FRED H BONTECOU (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tamarack Swamp Dam built?
Tamarack Swamp Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Tamarack Swamp Dam?
Tamarack Swamp Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tamarack Swamp Dam?
Tamarack Swamp 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 Tamarack Swamp Dam last inspected?
Tamarack Swamp Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.