Sunrise Lake Dam
Sunrise Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sunrise Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sunrise Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Amytra Development Llc;the Eldred Preserve (private). It impounds the Tr-halfway Brook near Eldred.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 634 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Eldred |
| River/Stream | Tr-halfway Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.57439, -74.86589 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 634 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 634 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Amytra Development LLC;The Eldred Preserve |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00502 |
| Federal ID | NY00502 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |