Stewarts Landing Dam
Key Takeaway
Stewarts Landing Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 88.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 9.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00947 |
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 DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stewarts Landing Dam?
Stewarts Landing 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 Stewarts Landing Dam?
Stewarts Landing Dam is owned by NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stewarts Landing Dam built?
Stewarts Landing Dam was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Stewarts Landing Dam?
Stewarts Landing 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 Stewarts Landing Dam?
Stewarts Landing Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Stewarts Landing Dam last inspected?
Stewarts Landing Dam was last inspected on April 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.