Valencia Lane Dam
Key Takeaway
Valencia Lane Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | NY13355 |
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
TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Valencia Lane Dam?
Valencia Lane 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 Valencia Lane Dam?
Valencia Lane Dam is owned by TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Valencia Lane Dam built?
Valencia Lane Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Valencia Lane Dam?
Valencia Lane 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 Valencia Lane Dam?
Valencia Lane Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Valencia Lane Dam last inspected?
Valencia Lane Dam was last inspected on April 16, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.