Quaker Run Dam
Key Takeaway
Quaker Run Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 59 ft (taller than 94.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 227 acres |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01320 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ALLEGANY REGION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Quaker Run Dam?
Quaker Run Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Quaker Run Dam?
Quaker Run Dam is owned by NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ALLEGANY REGION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Quaker Run Dam built?
Quaker Run Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Quaker Run Dam?
Quaker Run 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 Quaker Run Dam?
Quaker Run Dam has a dam height of 59 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 Quaker Run Dam last inspected?
Quaker Run Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.