LAKE COHASSET UPPER DAM - NY00042-1299
Dam Name: LAKE COHASSET UPPER DAM
State: NY
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/28/2011
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDNY00042-1299
Incident Descriptionovertopped and had minor damage
Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene
Named Hydrologic EventIrene
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Owner TypeS
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Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height25 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)373.00
Surface Area (acres)37.00
Year Completed1924
NID NumberNY00042
River NameARDEN BROOK
Latitude41.2761
Longitude-74.1142
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Regulatory Agency(ies)NYS DEC
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