Massapequa Lake Dam

New York — Nassau County — MASSAPEQUA CREEK

Location

StateNew York
CountyNassau
RiverMASSAPEQUA CREEK
Coordinates40.66667, -73.46833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage141 acre-ft
Max Storage141 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 23, 1997
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1890
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerNASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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