Buck Horn Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Buck Horn Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00362 |
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
BUCK HORN LAKE CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buck Horn Lake Dam?
Buck Horn 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 Buck Horn Lake Dam?
Buck Horn Lake Dam is owned by BUCK HORN LAKE CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck Horn Lake Dam built?
Buck Horn Lake Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Buck Horn Lake Dam?
Buck Horn 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 Buck Horn Lake Dam?
Buck Horn Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Buck Horn Lake Dam last inspected?
Buck Horn Lake Dam was last inspected on August 9, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.