Lake Askoti Dam, located in Orange County, New York, is a state-owned earth dam completed in 1935 for recreational purposes.
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Standing at 28 feet tall and stretching 1500 feet in length, this dam serves as a vital component of the TR-LAKE SKANNATATI watershed, providing storage of 656 acre-feet of water for various recreational activities. With a surface area of 45 acres and a drainage area of 0.57 square miles, Lake Askoti Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the dam boasts an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 28 feet, capable of managing a maximum discharge of 1560 cubic feet per second. Despite not having undergone recent inspections, Lake Askoti Dam has been deemed to have a moderate risk level of 3, prompting the need for potential risk management measures in the future. Although the dam's Emergency Action Plan status and readiness remain unspecified, its role in water resource and climate conservation efforts in the region is crucial for the sustainable management of the local ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LAKE SKANNATATI |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
45 |
Drainage Area |
0.57 |
Nid Storage |
656 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |