Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam
Key Takeaway
Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 74.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 94 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,880 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00516 |
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
Westchester-Putnam Council Boy Scouts of America
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam?
Curtis S Read Scout Reservation 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 Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam?
Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam is owned by Westchester-Putnam Council Boy Scouts of America (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam built?
Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam?
Curtis S Read Scout Reservation 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 Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam?
Curtis S Read Scout Reservation 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 Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam last inspected?
Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.