Genegantslet Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Genegantslet Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00846 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GENEGANTSLET LAKE ASSOC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Genegantslet Lake Dam?
Genegantslet Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Genegantslet Lake Dam?
Genegantslet Lake Dam is owned by GENEGANTSLET LAKE ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Genegantslet Lake Dam built?
Genegantslet Lake Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Genegantslet Lake Dam?
Genegantslet 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 Genegantslet Lake Dam?
Genegantslet 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 Genegantslet Lake Dam last inspected?
Genegantslet Lake Dam was last inspected on July 9, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.