Ray Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ray Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01171 |
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
GORDON DOUGLAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ray Lake Dam?
Ray 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 Ray Lake Dam?
Ray Lake Dam is owned by GORDON DOUGLAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ray Lake Dam built?
Ray Lake Dam was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Ray Lake Dam?
Ray 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 Ray Lake Dam?
Ray Lake 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 Ray Lake Dam last inspected?
Ray Lake Dam was last inspected on January 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.