Winnies Reef Dam, New York, USA

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Quick Facts About Winnies Reef Dam

Location: Saratoga, New York
Coordinates: 43.102222, -73.6363889
River: Fish Creek River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Concrete
Commissioned: 1979
Dam Height: 16 ft (5 m)
Dam Length: 180 ft (55 m)
Dam Capacity: 100,700 acre-ft (124,211 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant

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Winnies Reef Dam Information

Winnies Reef Dam is a concrete dam located about 2 miles from Grangerville, Saratoga, New York.

The dam, which is on the Fish Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1979 and is currently owned by CONSOLIDATED HYDRO NEW YORK, INC.

Winnies Reef Dam Structure

The Winnies Reef Dam is approximately 180 feet (55 m) long, 16 feet (5 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Winnies Reef Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 100,700 acre-ft (124,211 Ml) and maximum capacity of 100,700 acre-ft (124,211 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 4,028 acres (1,630 ha) and the total catchment area is 244 square miles (632 square kilometres).

Winnies Reef Dam Spillway

The dam has a 118 feet (36 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Winnies Reef Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Winnies Reef Dam
Saratoga, New York
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 16 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 180 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 100,700 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 244 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Winnies Reef Dam Weather

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Winnies Reef Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Winnies Reef Dam?

Winnies Reef Dam is in New York.

In which county is the Winnies Reef Dam?

Winnies Reef Dam is in Saratoga County.

How high is the Winnies Reef Dam?

Winnies Reef Dam is 16 feet high.

How long is the Winnies Reef Dam?

Winnies Reef Dam is 180 feet long.

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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