Vly Creek Reservoir Dike
Key Takeaway
Vly Creek Reservoir Dike is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 40 ft (taller than 88.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 241 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00097 |
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
TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Vly Creek Reservoir Dike?
Vly Creek Reservoir Dike 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 Vly Creek Reservoir Dike?
Vly Creek Reservoir Dike is owned by TOWN OF BETHLEHEM (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vly Creek Reservoir Dike built?
Vly Creek Reservoir Dike was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Vly Creek Reservoir Dike?
Vly Creek Reservoir Dike serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Vly Creek Reservoir Dike?
Vly Creek Reservoir Dike has a dam height of 40 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 Vly Creek Reservoir Dike last inspected?
Vly Creek Reservoir Dike was last inspected on September 3, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.