Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam
Key Takeaway
Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 26.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,248 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00263 |
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
NYS DEC;NYS DEC Operations - Region 5
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam?
Forked Lake Sluiceway 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 Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam?
Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam is owned by NYS DEC;NYS DEC Operations - Region 5 (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam built?
Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam?
Forked Lake Sluiceway 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 Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam?
Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam last inspected?
Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.