Earle Lawrence Dam

TR-NORTH CREEK· Columbia, New York· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Earle Lawrence Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 74.7% in NY)
Dam Length220 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage46 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge354 cfs
NID IDNY01598

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 18, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

EARLE LAWRENCE

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Earle Lawrence Dam?

Earle Lawrence 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 Earle Lawrence Dam?

Earle Lawrence Dam is owned by EARLE LAWRENCE (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Earle Lawrence Dam?

Earle Lawrence Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Earle Lawrence Dam?

Earle Lawrence Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Earle Lawrence Dam last inspected?

Earle Lawrence Dam was last inspected on April 18, 1994. 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.