Warner Lake Dam
Warner Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Albany County, New York, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Warner Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Warner Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Warners Lake Improvement Association, Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-fox Creek near East Berne.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | East Berne |
| River/Stream | Tr-fox Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.62083, -74.07500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 189 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WARNERS LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00590 |
| Federal ID | NY00590 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |