Tyrone Power Company Dam
Key Takeaway
Tyrone Power Company Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 117 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00454 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
RONALD ROBERTSON and DANIELLE HEPNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tyrone Power Company Dam?
Tyrone Power Company Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tyrone Power Company Dam?
Tyrone Power Company Dam is owned by RONALD ROBERTSON and DANIELLE HEPNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tyrone Power Company Dam built?
Tyrone Power Company Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Tyrone Power Company Dam?
Tyrone Power Company Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tyrone Power Company Dam?
Tyrone Power Company Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Tyrone Power Company Dam last inspected?
Tyrone Power Company Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.