Autumn Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Autumn Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 75.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00624 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BARRY DEAN
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Autumn Lake Dam?
Autumn Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Autumn Lake Dam?
Autumn Lake Dam is owned by BARRY DEAN (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Autumn Lake Dam built?
Autumn Lake Dam 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 Autumn Lake Dam?
Autumn Lake Dam 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 Autumn Lake Dam?
Autumn Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Autumn Lake Dam last inspected?
Autumn Lake Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.