David Williams Recreational Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
David Williams Recreational Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 53.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00817 |
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
DON KING
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of David Williams Recreational Lake Dam?
David Williams Recreational Lake 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 David Williams Recreational Lake Dam?
David Williams Recreational Lake Dam is owned by DON KING (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was David Williams Recreational Lake Dam built?
David Williams Recreational Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 David Williams Recreational Lake Dam?
David Williams Recreational Lake 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 David Williams Recreational Lake Dam?
David Williams Recreational Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 David Williams Recreational Lake Dam last inspected?
David Williams Recreational Lake Dam was last inspected on April 25, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.