SCHOONMAKER LAKE DAM - NY13232-1304
Dam Name: SCHOONMAKER LAKE 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 IDNY13232-1304
Incident DescriptionOwner notified dam was overtopping during 8/28/11 week-end. Minor erosion on dam where it overtopped (8/31/2011). Headcutting has progressed to the mortared stone upstream face. Hurricane Irene
Named Hydrologic EventIrene
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeEROT
Primary Purpose(s)R
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Dam Height16 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)16.00
Surface Area (acres)2.00
Year Completed1912
NID NumberNY13232
River NamePERRY CREEK
Latitude41.4047
Longitude-74.1514
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Regulatory Agency(ies)NYS DEC
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