Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike
Key Takeaway
Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 439 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01236 |
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
NYS DEC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike?
Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike 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 Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike?
Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike built?
Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike?
Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike 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 Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike?
Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike has a dam height of 18 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 Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike last inspected?
Pawling Lake Estates Dam & Dike was last inspected on April 12, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.