Storm King Art Center Dam
Key Takeaway
Storm King Art Center Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 63.7% in NY) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 94 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | NY15095 |
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
STORM KING ART CENTER
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Storm King Art Center Dam?
Storm King Art Center 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 Storm King Art Center Dam?
Storm King Art Center Dam is owned by STORM KING ART CENTER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Storm King Art Center Dam built?
Storm King Art Center Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Storm King Art Center Dam?
Storm King Art Center Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Storm King Art Center Dam?
Storm King Art Center Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Storm King Art Center Dam last inspected?
Storm King Art Center Dam was last inspected on March 22, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.