Caughdenoy Dam
Key Takeaway
Caughdenoy Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1909 and is 117 years old. Its primary use is navigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 255.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51,072 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,382 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00410 |
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
New York State Canal Corporation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Caughdenoy Dam?
Caughdenoy 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 Caughdenoy Dam?
Caughdenoy Dam is owned by New York State Canal Corporation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Caughdenoy Dam built?
Caughdenoy Dam was completed in 1909, making it 117 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 Caughdenoy Dam?
Caughdenoy Dam serves the following purposes: Navigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Caughdenoy Dam?
Caughdenoy Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Caughdenoy Dam last inspected?
Caughdenoy Dam was last inspected on June 27, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.