Lesky Road Flood Control Dam
Key Takeaway
Lesky Road Flood Control Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 116 cfs |
| NID ID | NY11485 |
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
CHEMUNG COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lesky Road Flood Control Dam?
Lesky Road Flood Control 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 Lesky Road Flood Control Dam?
Lesky Road Flood Control Dam is owned by CHEMUNG COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lesky Road Flood Control Dam?
Lesky Road Flood Control Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lesky Road Flood Control Dam?
Lesky Road Flood Control 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 Lesky Road Flood Control Dam last inspected?
Lesky Road Flood Control Dam was last inspected on October 28, 1993. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.