Lake Heloise Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Heloise Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00206 |
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
DONALD C. FORBES;MELISSA A. FORBES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Heloise Dam?
Lake Heloise 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 Heloise Dam?
Lake Heloise Dam is owned by DONALD C. FORBES;MELISSA A. FORBES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Heloise Dam built?
Lake Heloise Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Heloise Dam?
Lake Heloise 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 Heloise Dam?
Lake Heloise Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Heloise Dam last inspected?
Lake Heloise Dam was last inspected on July 3, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.