Windy Wes Golf Course Dam
Key Takeaway
Windy Wes Golf Course Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | NY14211 |
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
TOWN OF WALLKILL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Windy Wes Golf Course Dam?
Windy Wes Golf Course 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 Windy Wes Golf Course Dam?
Windy Wes Golf Course Dam is owned by TOWN OF WALLKILL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Windy Wes Golf Course Dam built?
Windy Wes Golf Course Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Windy Wes Golf Course Dam?
Windy Wes Golf Course 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 Windy Wes Golf Course Dam?
Windy Wes Golf Course Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Windy Wes Golf Course Dam last inspected?
Windy Wes Golf Course Dam was last inspected on June 24, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.