Chazy Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Chazy Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 53.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,606 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00236 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TOWN OF DANNEMORA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chazy Lake Dam?
Chazy Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Chazy Lake Dam?
Chazy Lake Dam is owned by TOWN OF DANNEMORA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chazy Lake Dam built?
Chazy Lake Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Chazy Lake Dam?
Chazy Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chazy Lake Dam?
Chazy Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Chazy Lake Dam last inspected?
Chazy Lake Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.