Clarence Winter Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Clarence Winter Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 74.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 363 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,120 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00886 |
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
MARVIN WINTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clarence Winter Lake Dam?
Clarence Winter 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 Clarence Winter Lake Dam?
Clarence Winter Lake Dam is owned by MARVIN WINTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clarence Winter Lake Dam built?
Clarence Winter Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Clarence Winter Lake Dam?
Clarence Winter 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 Clarence Winter Lake Dam?
Clarence Winter Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Clarence Winter Lake Dam last inspected?
Clarence Winter Lake Dam was last inspected on September 23, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.