ELK LAKE DAM - NY00520-1310
Dam Name: ELK LAKE DAM
State: NY
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/28/2011
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDNY00520-1310
Incident DescriptionUnder construction -Damaged. Temporary coffer dam was overtopped. A large bog has floated into the existing spillway partially blocking the spillway. The basin received 10" on rain over approx. 6 hrs. Hurricane Irene
Named Hydrologic EventIrene
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeERTC
Primary Purpose(s)R
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Dam Height23 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)4200.00
Surface Area (acres)525.00
Year Completed1965
NID NumberNY00520
River NameTR-THE BRANCH
Latitude44.0225
Longitude-73.8308
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Regulatory Agency(ies)NYS DEC
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