Massawippa Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Massawippa Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 63.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 463 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01093 |
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
NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Massawippa Lake Dam?
Massawippa 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 Massawippa Lake Dam?
Massawippa Lake Dam is owned by NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Massawippa Lake Dam built?
Massawippa Lake Dam was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Massawippa Lake Dam?
Massawippa 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 Massawippa Lake Dam?
Massawippa Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Massawippa Lake Dam last inspected?
Massawippa Lake Dam was last inspected on April 17, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.