Faith Association Dam
Key Takeaway
Faith Association 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 | 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01040 |
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
Richard Westfall
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Faith Association Dam?
Faith Association 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 Faith Association Dam?
Faith Association Dam is owned by Richard Westfall (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Faith Association Dam built?
Faith Association 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 Faith Association Dam?
Faith Association 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 Faith Association Dam?
Faith Association 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 Faith Association Dam last inspected?
Faith Association Dam was last inspected on January 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.