Huggins Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Huggins Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 89 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00529 |
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
NYS DEC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Huggins Lake Dam?
Huggins Lake 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 Huggins Lake Dam?
Huggins Lake Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Huggins Lake Dam built?
Huggins Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Huggins Lake Dam?
Huggins 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 Huggins Lake Dam?
Huggins 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 Huggins Lake Dam last inspected?
Huggins Lake Dam was last inspected on April 15, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.