Greenwood Lake Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Greenwood Lake Park Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 905 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00549 |
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
BROOME COUNTY - BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Greenwood Lake Park Dam?
Greenwood Lake Park 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 Greenwood Lake Park Dam?
Greenwood Lake Park Dam is owned by BROOME COUNTY - BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greenwood Lake Park Dam built?
Greenwood Lake Park Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Greenwood Lake Park Dam?
Greenwood Lake Park 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 Greenwood Lake Park Dam?
Greenwood Lake Park Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Greenwood Lake Park Dam last inspected?
Greenwood Lake Park Dam was last inspected on May 11, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.