Lake Moraine Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Moraine Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1836 and is 190 years old. Its primary use is navigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 56 ft (taller than 93.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 260 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,270 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1836 (190 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00354 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
New York State Canal Corporation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Moraine Dam?
Lake Moraine Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Moraine Dam?
Lake Moraine Dam is owned by New York State Canal Corporation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Moraine Dam built?
Lake Moraine Dam was completed in 1836, making it 190 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 Moraine Dam?
Lake Moraine Dam serves the following purposes: Navigation, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Moraine Dam?
Lake Moraine Dam has a dam height of 56 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 Moraine Dam last inspected?
Lake Moraine Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.