Swan Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Swan Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1894 and is 132 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 80.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 327 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 950 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00333 |
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
SWAN LAKE COMMONS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Swan Lake Dam?
Swan 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 Swan Lake Dam?
Swan Lake Dam is owned by SWAN LAKE COMMONS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Swan Lake Dam built?
Swan Lake Dam was completed in 1894, making it 132 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 Swan Lake Dam?
Swan 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 Swan Lake Dam?
Swan Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Swan Lake Dam last inspected?
Swan Lake Dam was last inspected on December 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.