Swamp Road Dike
Swamp Road Dike is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, New York, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Swamp Road Dike
The primary purpose of Swamp Road Dike is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Richard Edsall (private). It impounds the Tr-shaver Creek near Three Mile Bay.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 4,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 675 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Three Mile Bay |
| River/Stream | Tr-shaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.09333, -76.22083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 790 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 675 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RICHARD EDSALL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14992 |
| Federal ID | NY14992 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |