Kingdom Dam
Key Takeaway
Kingdom Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 475 acres |
| Max Discharge | 725 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00218 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kingdom Dam?
Kingdom Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kingdom Dam?
Kingdom Dam is owned by NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kingdom Dam built?
Kingdom Dam was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Kingdom Dam?
Kingdom 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 Kingdom Dam?
Kingdom Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Kingdom Dam last inspected?
Kingdom Dam was last inspected on August 22, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.