Builders Land Company Dam
Key Takeaway
Builders Land Company Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1928 and is 98 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
| NID ID | NY13208 |
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
BUILDERS LAND COMPANY INC
Private
Nearby Dams
Petker & Cohen Dam
Orange, NY
Low Hazard 25 ftSalisbury Mills Dam
Orange, NY
Low Hazard 29 ftBeaver Dam Lake Dam
Orange, NY
High Hazard 35 ftStuts Dam
Orange, NY
Significant Hazard 10 ftEarl Reservoir Dam
Orange, NY
High Hazard 26 ftRushmore Estates Dam
Orange, NY
Low Hazard 9 ftStorm King Art Center Dam
Orange, NY
Low Hazard 22 ftMerriewold Lake Dam
Orange, NY
Significant Hazard 50 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Builders Land Company Dam?
Builders Land Company 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 Builders Land Company Dam?
Builders Land Company Dam is owned by BUILDERS LAND COMPANY INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Builders Land Company Dam built?
Builders Land Company Dam was completed in 1928, making it 98 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 Builders Land Company Dam?
Builders Land Company 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 Builders Land Company Dam?
Builders Land Company Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Builders Land Company Dam last inspected?
Builders Land Company Dam was last inspected on February 9, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.