Lock C-9 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lock C-9 Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is navigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | NY16072 |
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-9 Dam?
Lock C-9 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 Lock C-9 Dam?
Lock C-9 Dam 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-9 Dam built?
Lock C-9 Dam was completed in 1907, making it 119 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-9 Dam?
Lock C-9 Dam serves the following purposes: Navigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lock C-9 Dam?
Lock C-9 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.