Ylyvaal Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ylyvaal Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 295 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00523 |
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
SILVIA GOULD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ylyvaal Lake Dam?
Ylyvaal 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 Ylyvaal Lake Dam?
Ylyvaal Lake Dam is owned by SILVIA GOULD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ylyvaal Lake Dam built?
Ylyvaal Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Ylyvaal Lake Dam?
Ylyvaal 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 Ylyvaal Lake Dam?
Ylyvaal Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Ylyvaal Lake Dam last inspected?
Ylyvaal Lake Dam was last inspected on December 31, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.