Kehler Dam
Kehler Dam is a concrete dam located in Herkimer County, New York, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kehler Dam
The primary purpose of Kehler 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 John Richard Steciak (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 191 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.21667, -74.79417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOHN RICHARD STECIAK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16067 |
| Federal ID | NY16067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |