Findley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Findley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1820 and is 206 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 330 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1820 (206 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00752 |
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
FINDLEY LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS INC
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Findley Lake Dam?
Findley 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 Findley Lake Dam?
Findley Lake Dam is owned by FINDLEY LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS INC (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Findley Lake Dam built?
Findley Lake Dam was completed in 1820, making it 206 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 Findley Lake Dam?
Findley 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 Findley Lake Dam?
Findley Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Findley Lake Dam last inspected?
Findley Lake Dam was last inspected on May 6, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.