Barnes Dam
Key Takeaway
Barnes Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 467 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01098 |
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
NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Barnes Dam?
Barnes 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 Barnes Dam?
Barnes Dam is owned by NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barnes Dam built?
Barnes Dam was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Barnes Dam?
Barnes 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 Barnes Dam?
Barnes Dam 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 Barnes Dam last inspected?
Barnes Dam was last inspected on February 22, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.