Truitt Bros Dam

TR-CHALKER CREEK· Chenango, New York· Built 1947· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Truitt Bros Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY)
Dam Length170 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge36 cfs
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)
NID IDNY00357

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 1, 1998
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

WILLIAM H WEBER

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Truitt Bros Dam?

Truitt Bros 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 Truitt Bros Dam?

Truitt Bros Dam is owned by WILLIAM H WEBER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Truitt Bros Dam built?

Truitt Bros Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Truitt Bros Dam?

Truitt Bros 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 Truitt Bros Dam?

Truitt Bros Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Truitt Bros Dam last inspected?

Truitt Bros Dam was last inspected on July 1, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.