Lake La Barr Dam
Lake La Barr Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake La Barr Dam
The primary purpose of Lake La Barr Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Beaver Brook Rod & Gun Club Inc (private). It impounds the Narrow Falls Brook.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 84 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Narrow Falls Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.53417, -74.96750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 375 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BEAVER BROOK ROD & GUN CLUB INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00515 |
| Federal ID | NY00515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |