James Traver Wildlife Marsh Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The James Traver Wildlife Marsh Dam, located in Timothy Heights, New York, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1952 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.


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Summary

This dam, standing at a height of 7 feet and a length of 225 feet, has a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet and serves the TR-Wappinger Creek. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a spillway width of 75 feet, ensuring a maximum discharge of 288 cubic feet per second.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the James Traver Wildlife Marsh Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. While its condition remains unrated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently not available. This structure, nestled in Dutchess County, New York, plays a vital role in water resource management and habitat preservation for wildlife enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.

Year Completed

1952

Dam Length

225

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

TR-WAPPINGER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Drainage Area

0.21

Nid Storage

98

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.