Davies Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Davies Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 448 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 422 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00976 |
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
EMERALD GREEN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davies Lake Dam?
Davies 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 Davies Lake Dam?
Davies Lake Dam is owned by EMERALD GREEN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davies Lake Dam built?
Davies Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Davies Lake Dam?
Davies 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 Davies Lake Dam?
Davies Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Davies Lake Dam last inspected?
Davies Lake Dam was last inspected on August 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.