Babcock Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Babcock Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00805 |
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
BABCOCK LAKE ESTATES, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Babcock Lake Dam?
Babcock 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 Babcock Lake Dam?
Babcock Lake Dam is owned by BABCOCK LAKE ESTATES, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Babcock Lake Dam built?
Babcock Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Babcock Lake Dam?
Babcock 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 Babcock Lake Dam?
Babcock Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Babcock Lake Dam last inspected?
Babcock Lake Dam was last inspected on July 30, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.