Brantingham Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Brantingham Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 144 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 327 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01243 |
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
EDWARD WARNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brantingham Lake Dam?
Brantingham 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 Brantingham Lake Dam?
Brantingham Lake Dam is owned by EDWARD WARNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brantingham Lake Dam built?
Brantingham Lake Dam was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Brantingham Lake Dam?
Brantingham 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 Brantingham Lake Dam?
Brantingham Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Brantingham Lake Dam last inspected?
Brantingham Lake Dam was last inspected on July 23, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.