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       NYDEC New York Dept of Conservation.  Dam Classifications
   DIR By: Michael Caswell
       Date: June 24, 2018, 3:49 pm
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       DOW TOGS 3.1.5 – GUIDANCE FOR DAM HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
       New York State uses a dam downstream hazard classification
       system similar to that of many states and federal agencies.  The
       following three classification levels are used in New York. They
       are listed in order of increasingly adverse consequences from a
       dam failure.
       These classification levels build on each other, with the higher
       levels adding to the consequences of the lower levels.  These
       downstream hazard classifications are defined in 6 NYCRR Subpart
       673.5(b), and are repeated here for reference.
       
       (1) Class "A" or "Low Hazard" dam: A dam failure is unlikely to
       result in damage to anything more than isolated or unoccupied
       buildings, undeveloped lands, minor roads such as town or county
       roads; is unlikely to result in the interruption of important
       utilities, including water supply, sewage treatment, fuel,
       power, cable or telephone infrastructure; and/or is otherwise
       unlikely to pose the threat of personal injury, substantial
       economic loss or substantial environmental damage.
       (2) Class "B" or "Intermediate Hazard" dam: A dam failure may
       result in damage to isolated homes, main highways, and minor
       railroads; may result in the interruption of important
       utilities, including water supply, sewage treatment, fuel,
       power, cable or
       telephone infrastructure; and/or is otherwise likely to pose the
       threat of personal injury and/or substantial economic loss or
       substantial environmental damage.  Loss of human life is not
       expected.
       (3) Class "C" or "High Hazard" dam: A dam failure may result in
       widespread or serious damage to home(s); damage to main
       highways, industrial or commercial buildings, railroads, and/or
       important utilities, including water supply, sewage treatment,
       fuel, power, cable or telephone infrastructure; or substantial
       environmental damage; such that the loss of human life or
       widespread substantial economic loss is likely.
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