Winnies Reef Dam
Key Takeaway
Winnies Reef Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 100.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,028 acres |
| Drainage Area | 244 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00712 |
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
CONSOLIDATED HYDRO NEW YORK, INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Winnies Reef Dam?
Winnies Reef 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 Winnies Reef Dam?
Winnies Reef Dam is owned by CONSOLIDATED HYDRO NEW YORK, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Winnies Reef Dam built?
Winnies Reef Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Winnies Reef Dam?
Winnies Reef 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 Winnies Reef Dam?
Winnies Reef Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Winnies Reef Dam last inspected?
Winnies Reef Dam was last inspected on June 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.