Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00982 |
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
TOWN OF FALLSBURG
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam?
Mountaindale Recreation 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 Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam?
Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam is owned by TOWN OF FALLSBURG (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam built?
Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam?
Mountaindale Recreation 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 Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam?
Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam last inspected?
Mountaindale Recreation Lake Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.