Camp Cayuga Lake
Key Takeaway
Camp Cayuga Lake is classified as low hazard in Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1931 and is 95 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 8.3% in PA) |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
| NID ID | PA00172 |
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
LOHIKAN CAMPS-CAMP CAYUGA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Cayuga Lake?
Camp Cayuga Lake 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 Camp Cayuga Lake?
Camp Cayuga Lake is owned by LOHIKAN CAMPS-CAMP CAYUGA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Cayuga Lake built?
Camp Cayuga Lake was completed in 1931, making it 95 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 Camp Cayuga Lake?
Camp Cayuga Lake 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 Camp Cayuga Lake?
Camp Cayuga Lake 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 Camp Cayuga Lake last inspected?
Camp Cayuga Lake was last inspected on July 2, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.