Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam

LITTLE ALDER CREEK· Lewis, New York· Built 1982· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 33.5% in NY)
Dam Length225 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDNY12039

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: September 25, 1984
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

CONSTABLEVILLE FISH & GAME CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam?

Constableville Fish & Game Club 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 Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam?

Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam is owned by CONSTABLEVILLE FISH & GAME CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam built?

Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam?

Constableville Fish & Game Club 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 Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam?

Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam last inspected?

Constableville Fish & Game Club Dam was last inspected on September 25, 1984. 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.