Lake Durant Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Durant Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 5.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 370 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01185 |
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 Lake Durant Dam?
Lake Durant 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 Durant Dam?
Lake Durant Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Durant Dam built?
Lake Durant Dam was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 Durant Dam?
Lake Durant 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 Durant Dam?
Lake Durant 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 Durant Dam last inspected?
Lake Durant Dam was last inspected on August 28, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.