David Williams Recreational Lake Dam

TR-VAN CAMPEN CREEK· Allegany, New York· Built 1971· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

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 Length740 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage246 acre-ft
Normal Storage149 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge288 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDNY00817

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: April 25, 1996
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

DON KING

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.