Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,511 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01150 |
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
WILBUR E DOW JR
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam?
Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond 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 Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam?
Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam is owned by WILBUR E DOW JR (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam built?
Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam?
Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond 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 Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam?
Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam last inspected?
Wilbur E Dow Jr Wildlife Pond Dam was last inspected on November 8, 1970. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.