Lake Placid Dam

Lake Placid Dam Quick Facts

Location: Essex, New York
Coordinates: 44.304722, -73.9955556
River: Outlet Brook River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Concrete
Commissioned: 1904
Dam Height: 7 ft (2 m)
Dam Length: 131 ft (40 m)
Dam Capacity: 112,996 acre-ft (139,378 Ml)
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Lake Placid Dam Information

Lake Placid Dam is a concrete dam located about 2 miles from Lake Placid, Essex, New York.

The dam, which is on the Outlet Brook River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1904 and is currently owned by LAKE PLACID SHORE OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION INC..

Lake Placid Dam Structure

The Lake Placid Dam is approximately 131 feet (40 m) long, 7 feet (2 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Placid Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 112,996 acre-ft (139,378 Ml) and maximum capacity of 112,996 acre-ft (139,378 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,173 acres (879 ha) and the total catchment area is 20 square miles (51 square kilometres).

Lake Placid Dam Spillway

The dam has a 100 feet (30 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 310 cubic feet per second (9 cubic metres per second).

Lake Placid Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lake Placid Dam
Essex, New York
Height (ft)
7
Length (Ft)
131
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
112,996
Drainage Area (sq miles)
20
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lake Placid Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Placid Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:53
Sunrise 06:48
Sunset 16:32
Temperature (°F) 25
Feels Like (°F) 25
Cloud Coverage (%) 35
Pressure (inHg) 1032
Humidity (%) 78
Wind Speed (mph) 3
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Placid Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 24 38 17 1022 79 15 30 NW 100 1 rain and snow
Wed 20 37 28 1034 36 6 12 ENE 0 - clear sky
Thu 25 41 40 1025 34 4 3 SE 0 - overcast clouds
Fri 25 41 37 1015 39 5 8 WNW 0 - overcast clouds
Sat 24 39 29 1014 59 7 13 WNW 0 - clear sky
Sun 27 45 37 1017 65 7 24 SSW 94 1 light rain
Mon 33 41 33 1005 79 15 29 WNW 33 1 rain and snow
Tue 31 34 28 1016 92 7 20 WNW 20 - light snow

Lake Placid Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Placid Dam?

Lake Placid Dam is in New York.

In which county is the Lake Placid Dam?

Lake Placid Dam is in Essex County.

How high is the Lake Placid Dam?

Lake Placid Dam is 7 feet high.

How long is the Lake Placid Dam?

Lake Placid Dam is 131 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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