Dryden Lake Outlet Dam
Key Takeaway
Dryden Lake Outlet Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 83 ft |
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00569 |
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
NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dryden Lake Outlet Dam?
Dryden Lake Outlet 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 Dryden Lake Outlet Dam?
Dryden Lake Outlet Dam is owned by NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dryden Lake Outlet Dam built?
Dryden Lake Outlet Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Dryden Lake Outlet Dam?
Dryden Lake Outlet 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 Dryden Lake Outlet Dam?
Dryden Lake Outlet Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Dryden Lake Outlet Dam last inspected?
Dryden Lake Outlet Dam was last inspected on August 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.