Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike
Key Takeaway
Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 91.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00812 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
EMERSON LAKE ASSOCIATION;John A. & Roseann M. Beyea;Leigh A. & Ruth B. Clark
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike?
Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike?
Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike is owned by EMERSON LAKE ASSOCIATION;John A. & Roseann M. Beyea;Leigh A. & Ruth B. Clark (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike built?
Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike?
Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike 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 Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike?
Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike has a dam height of 50 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 Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike last inspected?
Emerson Produce Reservoir Dam & Dike was last inspected on October 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.