Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam
Key Takeaway
Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1919 and is 107 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 136 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 16.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 465 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00456 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Cuba Lake District;New York State Office of General Services;Seneca Nation of Indians
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam?
Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam?
Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam is owned by Cuba Lake District;New York State Office of General Services;Seneca Nation of Indians (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam built?
Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam was completed in 1919, making it 107 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 Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam?
Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway 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 Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam?
Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam last inspected?
Cuba Lake Outlet Spillway Dam was last inspected on October 31, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.