Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake

WEST BRANCH GOODNOW RIVER· Essex, New York· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage867 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
NID IDNY01572

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: October 14, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NATURE CONSERVANCY INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake?

Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake 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 Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake?

Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake is owned by NATURE CONSERVANCY INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake?

Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake 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 Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake?

Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake has a dam height of 20 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 Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake last inspected?

Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake was last inspected on October 14, 2009. 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.