Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift
Key Takeaway
Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft (taller than 0.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 361 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00957 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
New York State Canal Corporation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift?
Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift?
Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift is owned by New York State Canal Corporation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift built?
Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift 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 Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift?
Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Navigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift?
Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift has a dam height of 6 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 E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift last inspected?
Lock E-16 Dam At Rocky Rift was last inspected on September 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.