Ridgebury Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ridgebury Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Max Discharge | 107 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01258 |
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
JANE CUTLER
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Ridgebury Lake Dam?
Ridgebury 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 Ridgebury Lake Dam?
Ridgebury Lake Dam is owned by JANE CUTLER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ridgebury Lake Dam built?
Ridgebury Lake Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Ridgebury Lake Dam?
Ridgebury 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 Ridgebury Lake Dam?
Ridgebury Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Ridgebury Lake Dam last inspected?
Ridgebury Lake Dam was last inspected on August 27, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.