Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam
Key Takeaway
Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 328 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00616 |
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
NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Willie Wildlife Marsh 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 Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam is owned by NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam built?
Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam last inspected?
Willie Wildlife Marsh Dam was last inspected on May 14, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.