Adirondack Acres Dam A
Key Takeaway
Adirondack Acres Dam A is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00586 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE OF THE PINES LAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Adirondack Acres Dam A?
Adirondack Acres Dam A is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Adirondack Acres Dam A?
Adirondack Acres Dam A is owned by LAKE OF THE PINES LAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Adirondack Acres Dam A built?
Adirondack Acres Dam A was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Adirondack Acres Dam A?
Adirondack Acres Dam A serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Adirondack Acres Dam A?
Adirondack Acres Dam A has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Adirondack Acres Dam A last inspected?
Adirondack Acres Dam A was last inspected on June 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.