Nawahunta Dam
Key Takeaway
Nawahunta Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01096 |
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 Nawahunta Dam?
Nawahunta 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 Nawahunta Dam?
Nawahunta 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 Nawahunta Dam built?
Nawahunta Dam was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 Nawahunta Dam?
Nawahunta 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 Nawahunta Dam?
Nawahunta Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Nawahunta Dam last inspected?
Nawahunta Dam was last inspected on March 17, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.