William Mead Dam
William Mead Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, New York, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About William Mead Dam
The primary purpose of William Mead Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hilltop Acres Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-schoharie Creek near Lexington.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tr-schoharie Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.25333, -74.31500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 365 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HILLTOP ACRES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00611 |
| Federal ID | NY00611 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |