Nancy Lawson Dam
Key Takeaway
Nancy Lawson Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 168 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | NY14960 |
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
NANCY LAWSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nancy Lawson Dam?
Nancy Lawson 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 Nancy Lawson Dam?
Nancy Lawson Dam is owned by NANCY LAWSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nancy Lawson Dam built?
Nancy Lawson Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Nancy Lawson Dam?
Nancy Lawson 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 Nancy Lawson Dam?
Nancy Lawson Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Nancy Lawson Dam last inspected?
Nancy Lawson Dam was last inspected on May 11, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.