SUMMIT STREET LAKE DAM - NY00847-1325
Dam Name: SUMMIT STREET LAKE DAM
State: NY
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/28/2011
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: High Reservoir Level
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Incident IDNY00847-1325
Incident Descriptionseepage though downstream embankment and high impoundment water level. Hurricane Irene
Named Hydrologic EventIrene
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
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Additional Remarks or UpdatesEvacuation recommended. inspection found no damage
Owner TypeL
Dam TypeOT
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height28 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)264.00
Surface Area (acres)16.00
Year Completed1914
NID NumberNY00847
River NameAGAWAMUCK CREEK
Latitude42.2464
Longitude-73.6481
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)NYS DEC
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