Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam
Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam is an earth dam located in Cattaraugus County, New York, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam
The primary purpose of Bentley Wildlife Marsh 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 Martyn Z. & Joan M. Bentley (private). It impounds the Bakerstand Creek near Machias.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 130 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 910 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/14/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Nearest City | Machias |
| River/Stream | Bakerstand Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.36000, -78.53444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 910 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 910 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 388 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MARTYN Z. & JOAN M. BENTLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16042 |
| Federal ID | NY16042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |