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This report provides information and analysis on the physical condition of the dam as of the report date. Information and analysis are based on visual inspection of the dam by the performing organization. Examination of available documents and a visual inspection of the dam did not reveal conditions which constitute an immediate hazard to human life or property. However, the dam has some deficiencies which need to be evaluated and remedied. Additional hydrologic investigations are required to more accurately determine the site specific characteristics of the watershed. Using the Corps of Engineer's Screening criteria for the initial review of spillway adequacy, it has been determined that the embankment would be overtopped by all storms which exceed 14% of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) inflow. A flood wave analysis, assuming a breaching of the dam, indicates that water surface levels downstream of the dam could reach depths which would pose significant danger to residents. The spillway is, therefore, adjudged as seriously inadequate and the dam is assessed as unsafe, non-emergency.
This report provides information and analysis on the physical condition of the dam as of the report date. Information and analysis are based on visual inspection of the dam by the performing organization. Examination of available documents and a visual inspection of the dam did not reveal conditions which constitute an immediate hazard to human life or property. However, the dam has some deficiencies which need to be evaluated and remedied. Additional hydrologic investigations are required to more accurately determine the site specific characteristics of the watershed. Using the Corps of Engineer's Screening criteria for the initial review of spillway adequacy, it has been determined that the embankment would be overtopped by all storms which exceed 14% of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) inflow. A flood wave analysis, assuming a breaching of the dam, indicates that water surface levels downstream of the dam could reach depths which would pose significant danger to residents. The spillway is, therefore, adjudged as seriously inadequate and the dam is assessed as unsafe, non-emergency.
National Dam Safety Program. Rexmere Dam (Inventory Number NY 524), Delaware River Basin, Delaware County, New York, Phase I Inspection Report
G. Koch (author)
1980
94 pages
Report
No indication
English