Chubb River Dam

CHUBB RIVER· Essex, New York· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Chubb River Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY)
Dam Length235 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
NID IDNY01436

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: November 30, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

SERGE LUSSI

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chubb River Dam?

Chubb River 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 Chubb River Dam?

Chubb River Dam is owned by SERGE LUSSI (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Chubb River Dam?

Chubb River 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 Chubb River Dam?

Chubb River Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Chubb River Dam last inspected?

Chubb River Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2006. 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.