Massena Village Dam
Key Takeaway
Massena Village Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1860 and is 166 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 621 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01195 |
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
TRIPSTAR LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Massena Village Dam?
Massena Village 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 Massena Village Dam?
Massena Village Dam is owned by TRIPSTAR LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Massena Village Dam built?
Massena Village Dam was completed in 1860, making it 166 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 Massena Village Dam?
Massena Village 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 Massena Village Dam?
Massena Village Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Massena Village Dam last inspected?
Massena Village Dam was last inspected on January 18, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.