Lake Ludlow Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Ludlow Club Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,864 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00350 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE LUDLOW CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Ludlow Club Dam?
Lake Ludlow Club Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Ludlow Club Dam?
Lake Ludlow Club Dam is owned by LAKE LUDLOW CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Ludlow Club Dam built?
Lake Ludlow Club Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Ludlow Club Dam?
Lake Ludlow 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 Ludlow Club Dam?
Lake Ludlow Club Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Ludlow Club Dam last inspected?
Lake Ludlow Club Dam was last inspected on October 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.