John Winney Dam

FAYVILLE CREEK· Saratoga, New York· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

John Winney Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY)
Dam Length135 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
NID IDNY01614

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 17, 1984
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

JOHN WINNEY

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of John Winney Dam?

John Winney 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 John Winney Dam?

John Winney Dam is owned by JOHN WINNEY (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of John Winney Dam?

John Winney 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 John Winney Dam?

John Winney Dam has a dam height of 12 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 John Winney Dam last inspected?

John Winney Dam was last inspected on February 17, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.