Lake Skannatati Dams A B & C
Key Takeaway
Lake Skannatati Dams A B & C is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 486 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,280 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01525 |
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
NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Skannatati Dams A B & C?
Lake Skannatati Dams A B & C 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 Skannatati Dams A B & C?
Lake Skannatati Dams A B & C is owned by NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Skannatati Dams A B & C built?
Lake Skannatati Dams A B & C was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Skannatati Dams A B & C?
Lake Skannatati Dams A B & C 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 Skannatati Dams A B & C?
Lake Skannatati Dams A B & C 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 Skannatati Dams A B & C last inspected?
Lake Skannatati Dams A B & C was last inspected on January 26, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.