Rotary Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rotary Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 73.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,185 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| NID ID | NY01577 |
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
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GREATER NIAGARA FRONTIER COUNCIL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rotary Lake Dam?
Rotary Lake 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 Rotary Lake Dam?
Rotary Lake Dam is owned by BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GREATER NIAGARA FRONTIER COUNCIL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Rotary Lake Dam?
Rotary 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 Rotary Lake Dam?
Rotary Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Rotary Lake Dam last inspected?
Rotary Lake Dam was last inspected on July 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.