Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford
Key Takeaway
Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is navigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Max Storage | 11.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,600 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00950 |
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
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford?
Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford 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 Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford?
Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford built?
Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford was completed in 1912, making it 114 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 Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford?
Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford serves the following purposes: Navigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford?
Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford 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 Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford last inspected?
Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford was last inspected on December 8, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.