Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 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 | 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,850 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00688 |
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
ONONDAGA COUNTY DEPT OF WATER ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam?
Velasko Road Detention Basin 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 Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam?
Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam is owned by ONONDAGA COUNTY DEPT OF WATER ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam built?
Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam?
Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam?
Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam last inspected?
Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.