Beaver Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Allegany County, New York. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 180 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Beaver Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beaver Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alma Rod & Gun Club (private). It impounds the Honeoye Creek near Alma.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet.
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 10/18/1983. That was over 43 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Nearest City | Alma |
| River/Stream | Honeoye Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.01333, -78.00667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Alma Rod & Gun Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01449 |
| Federal ID | NY01449 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |