Lucky Star Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lucky Star Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00474 |
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
LUCKY STAR RANCH CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lucky Star Lake Dam?
Lucky Star 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 Lucky Star Lake Dam?
Lucky Star Lake Dam is owned by LUCKY STAR RANCH CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lucky Star Lake Dam built?
Lucky Star Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Lucky Star Lake Dam?
Lucky Star 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 Lucky Star Lake Dam?
Lucky Star Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Lucky Star Lake Dam last inspected?
Lucky Star Lake Dam was last inspected on July 31, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.