Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Wyoming, New York, the Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam was completed in 1957 and serves as a vital structure for managing water resources in the area.


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Summary

With a height of 7 feet and a length of 480 feet, this earth dam has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a normal storage of 32 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Holihan Gulf river or stream and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection date was in 1977. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, and there are currently no emergency action plans in place. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 67 feet, and the dam has a surface area of 18 acres and a drainage area of 0.32 square miles. With its important role in water management and conservation efforts, the Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam is a key asset for wildlife habitats and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

TR-HOLIHAN GULF

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Drainage Area

0.32

Nid Storage

58

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

7
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.