Underwood Dam
Key Takeaway
Underwood Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | NY13662 |
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
UNDERWOOD CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Underwood Dam?
Underwood 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 Underwood Dam?
Underwood Dam is owned by UNDERWOOD CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Underwood Dam built?
Underwood Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Underwood Dam?
Underwood 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 Underwood Dam?
Underwood Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Underwood Dam last inspected?
Underwood Dam was last inspected on December 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.