Heukrath Wetland Dam is an earth dam located in Broome County, New York, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 194 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Heukrath Wetland Dam
The primary purpose of Heukrath Wetland Dam 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 Denise Heukrath (private). It impounds the Tr- East Branch Nanticoke Ck.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 194 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| River/Stream | Tr- East Branch Nanticoke Ck |
| Coordinates | 42.33333, -76.04167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 194 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 717 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Denise Heukrath |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16031 |
| Federal ID | NY16031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |