Saddle Lake Dam
Saddle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Saratoga County, New York, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Saddle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Saddle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Celine Mckenzie;real Mackenzie (private). It impounds the Tr-little Snook Kill near Wilton.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/05/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | Wilton |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Snook Kill |
| Coordinates | 43.21167, -73.73583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 356 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Celine Mckenzie;REAL MACKENZIE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00163 |
| Federal ID | NY00163 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |