Dam At West End of Goodnow Lake
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 Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| NID ID | NY01572 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
NATURE CONSERVANCY INC
Private
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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.