Lake Abanakee Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Abanakee Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 360 acres |
| Drainage Area | 196 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,870 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00152 |
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 INDIAN LAKE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Abanakee Dam?
Lake Abanakee 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 Lake Abanakee Dam?
Lake Abanakee Dam is owned by TOWN OF INDIAN LAKE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Abanakee Dam built?
Lake Abanakee Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Lake Abanakee Dam?
Lake Abanakee 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 Lake Abanakee Dam?
Lake Abanakee Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Lake Abanakee Dam last inspected?
Lake Abanakee Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.