Howard La Fever Dam #1
Howard La Fever Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Howard La Fever Dam #1
The primary purpose of Howard La Fever Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Lafever Home Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-kortright Creek near East Meredith.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 746 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/02/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | East Meredith |
| River/Stream | Tr-kortright Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.44111, -74.79083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 746 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 746 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 462 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE LAFEVER HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00444 |
| Federal ID | NY00444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |