Green Mountain Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Green Mountain Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | NY01235 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TOWN OF PAWLING
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Green Mountain Lake Dam?
Green Mountain Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Green Mountain Lake Dam?
Green Mountain Lake Dam is owned by TOWN OF PAWLING (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Green Mountain Lake Dam?
Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain Lake Dam?
Green Mountain Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Green Mountain Lake Dam last inspected?
Green Mountain Lake Dam was last inspected on June 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.