Kenozia Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Kenozia Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01273 |
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
TOWN OF HURLEY;Tonche Associates, Inc.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kenozia Lake Dam?
Kenozia 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 Kenozia Lake Dam?
Kenozia Lake Dam is owned by TOWN OF HURLEY;Tonche Associates, Inc. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kenozia Lake Dam built?
Kenozia Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Kenozia Lake Dam?
Kenozia 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 Kenozia Lake Dam?
Kenozia 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 Kenozia Lake Dam last inspected?
Kenozia Lake Dam was last inspected on September 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.