L Hance Wetland Reserve Dam

L Hance Wetland Reserve Dam is an earth dam located in St. Lawrence County, New York, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About L Hance Wetland Reserve Dam

The primary purpose of L Hance Wetland Reserve 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 Larry E Hance (private). It impounds the Malterna Creek near Somerville.

The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CitySomerville
River/StreamMalterna Creek
Coordinates44.28333, -75.55833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage59 acre-ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge443 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerLARRY E HANCE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY16053
Federal IDNY16053
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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