Lebanon Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lebanon Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 288 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00580 |
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
AER-NY GEN, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lebanon Lake Dam?
Lebanon Lake 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 Lebanon Lake Dam?
Lebanon Lake Dam is owned by AER-NY GEN, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lebanon Lake Dam built?
Lebanon Lake Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Lebanon Lake Dam?
Lebanon Lake 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 Lebanon Lake Dam?
Lebanon Lake 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 Lebanon Lake Dam last inspected?
Lebanon Lake Dam was last inspected on August 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.