Wood Haven Camp Dam

GLOWEGEE CREEK· Saratoga, New York· Built 1980· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wood Haven Camp Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDNY01575

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 19, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST NEW YORK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wood Haven Camp Dam?

Wood Haven Camp 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 Wood Haven Camp Dam?

Wood Haven Camp Dam is owned by GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST NEW YORK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wood Haven Camp Dam built?

Wood Haven Camp Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Wood Haven Camp Dam?

Wood Haven Camp 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 Wood Haven Camp Dam?

Wood Haven Camp Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Wood Haven Camp Dam last inspected?

Wood Haven Camp Dam was last inspected on June 19, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.