Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 66% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 171 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | NY10484 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GREATER NIAGARA FRONTIER COUNCIL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam?
Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam?
Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam is owned by BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GREATER NIAGARA FRONTIER COUNCIL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam built?
Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Schoellkopf #2 Dam?
Camp Schoellkopf #2 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 Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam?
Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Schoellkopf #2 Dam last inspected?
Camp Schoellkopf #2 Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.