Waneta Lake Dam
Waneta Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Waneta Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Waneta Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nys Dec Division Of Fish And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tr-beaver Kill near Beaverkill.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 214 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 08/28/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Beaverkill |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Kill |
| Coordinates | 41.96722, -74.82861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS DEC DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00799 |
| Federal ID | NY00799 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |