Lake Lorraine Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lorraine Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 474 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01019 |
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 Lorraine Property Owners Association;Lake Lorraine Property Owners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Lorraine Dam?
Lake Lorraine 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 Lorraine Dam?
Lake Lorraine Dam is owned by Lake Lorraine Property Owners Association;Lake Lorraine Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Lorraine Dam built?
Lake Lorraine Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Lorraine Dam?
Lake Lorraine 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 Lorraine Dam?
Lake Lorraine 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 Lorraine Dam last inspected?
Lake Lorraine Dam was last inspected on October 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.