Carelas Lake Dam

TR-BASIC CREEK· Greene, New York· Built 1952· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Carelas Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length2,160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage270 acre-ft
Normal Storage184 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDNY00271

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 22, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

PETER CARELAS

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carelas Lake Dam?

Carelas 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 Carelas Lake Dam?

Carelas Lake Dam is owned by PETER CARELAS (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carelas Lake Dam built?

Carelas Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Carelas Lake Dam?

Carelas 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 Carelas Lake Dam?

Carelas 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 Carelas Lake Dam last inspected?

Carelas Lake Dam was last inspected on July 22, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.