Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1895 and is 131 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00025 |
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
VILLAGE OF TUXEDO PARK
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam?
Upper Wee-Wah Lake 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 Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam?
Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF TUXEDO PARK (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam built?
Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam was completed in 1895, making it 131 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 Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam?
Upper Wee-Wah 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 Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam?
Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam last inspected?
Upper Wee-Wah Lake Dam was last inspected on July 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.