Lake Hiram Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Hiram Club Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00858 |
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
LAKE HIRAM CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Hiram Club Dam?
Lake Hiram Club 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 Hiram Club Dam?
Lake Hiram Club Dam is owned by LAKE HIRAM CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Hiram Club Dam built?
Lake Hiram Club Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Hiram Club Dam?
Lake Hiram Club 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 Hiram Club Dam?
Lake Hiram Club Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Hiram Club Dam last inspected?
Lake Hiram Club Dam was last inspected on April 25, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.