Murphy & Scharman Wildlife Dam, located in Earlville, New York, is a privately owned structure regulated by the NYS DEC.
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The dam, completed in 1955, has a primary purpose classified as "Other" and is primarily an earth dam with a height of 9 feet and a length of 180 feet. It serves the purpose of water resource management on the TR-CHENANGO RIVER, with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 29 acre-feet.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating some potential risks associated with its condition. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 56 feet, and it has not been inspected since May 1980. The risk management measures and emergency action plan status for the dam are currently unknown, highlighting potential areas of improvement in ensuring its safety and resilience in the face of climate change and extreme weather events. Wildlife enthusiasts and climate activists may find interest in advocating for updated inspections and risk management strategies to safeguard this important water resource and its surrounding ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
180 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHENANGO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.31 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
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