Goodnow Flowage Dam
Key Takeaway
Goodnow Flowage Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 339 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,100 cfs |
| NID ID | NY01122 |
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
GOODNOW FLOW ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Goodnow Flowage Dam?
Goodnow Flowage 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 Goodnow Flowage Dam?
Goodnow Flowage Dam is owned by GOODNOW FLOW ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Goodnow Flowage Dam?
Goodnow Flowage 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 Goodnow Flowage Dam?
Goodnow Flowage Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Goodnow Flowage Dam last inspected?
Goodnow Flowage Dam was last inspected on November 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.