Weiden Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Weiden Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 161 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 495 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,950 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01322 |
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
WEIDEN LAKE PROPOERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Weiden Lake Dam?
Weiden 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 Weiden Lake Dam?
Weiden Lake Dam is owned by WEIDEN LAKE PROPOERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Weiden Lake Dam built?
Weiden Lake Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Weiden Lake Dam?
Weiden 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 Weiden Lake Dam?
Weiden Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Weiden Lake Dam last inspected?
Weiden Lake Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.