Duane Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Duane Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00510 |
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
PAUL M. CALLAHAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Duane Lake Dam?
Duane 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 Duane Lake Dam?
Duane Lake Dam is owned by PAUL M. CALLAHAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duane Lake Dam built?
Duane Lake Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Duane Lake Dam?
Duane 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 Duane Lake Dam?
Duane Lake Dam 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 Duane Lake Dam last inspected?
Duane Lake Dam was last inspected on October 8, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.