Muchattoes Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Muchattoes Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 66% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Dam Type | Arch |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01135 |
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
CITY OF NEWBURGH
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Muchattoes Lake Dam?
Muchattoes 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 Muchattoes Lake Dam?
Muchattoes Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF NEWBURGH (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muchattoes Lake Dam built?
Muchattoes Lake Dam was completed in 1912, making it 114 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 Muchattoes Lake Dam?
Muchattoes 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 Muchattoes Lake Dam?
Muchattoes Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Muchattoes Lake Dam last inspected?
Muchattoes Lake Dam was last inspected on July 9, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.