Conesus Inlet W M A Dam

CONESUS INLET· Livingston, New York· Built 1986· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Conesus Inlet W M A Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 19.5% in NY)
Dam Length1,790 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area430 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge445 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDNY10949

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: June 13, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Conesus Inlet W M A Dam?

Conesus Inlet W M A 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 Conesus Inlet W M A Dam?

Conesus Inlet W M A Dam is owned by NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Conesus Inlet W M A Dam built?

Conesus Inlet W M A Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Conesus Inlet W M A Dam?

Conesus Inlet W M A Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Conesus Inlet W M A Dam?

Conesus Inlet W M A Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Conesus Inlet W M A Dam last inspected?

Conesus Inlet W M A Dam was last inspected on June 13, 2018. 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.