Lake Nancy Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Nancy Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 706 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,040 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01065 |
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
TOWN OF PROVIDENCE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Nancy Dam?
Lake Nancy 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 Nancy Dam?
Lake Nancy Dam is owned by TOWN OF PROVIDENCE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Nancy Dam built?
Lake Nancy Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Nancy Dam?
Lake Nancy 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 Nancy Dam?
Lake Nancy 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 Nancy Dam last inspected?
Lake Nancy Dam was last inspected on June 9, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.