Howard Lafever Dam
Key Takeaway
Howard Lafever Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. 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 | 755 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01454 |
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
ANTHONY & FELICIA COLLETTI;GEORGE C & JANICE C SALAYKA;KIRSTEN I MALLOY;Kevin C & Patricia M Berthelsen-Leon;Meredith Moreno;NANCY L & PHILIP N TREADWELL;Sylvia Giordano
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Howard Lafever Dam?
Howard Lafever 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 Howard Lafever Dam?
Howard Lafever Dam is owned by ANTHONY & FELICIA COLLETTI;GEORGE C & JANICE C SALAYKA;KIRSTEN I MALLOY;Kevin C & Patricia M Berthelsen-Leon;Meredith Moreno;NANCY L & PHILIP N TREADWELL;Sylvia Giordano (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Howard Lafever Dam built?
Howard Lafever Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Howard Lafever Dam?
Howard Lafever 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 Howard Lafever Dam?
Howard Lafever 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 Howard Lafever Dam last inspected?
Howard Lafever Dam was last inspected on January 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.