Sage Pond Dam
Sage Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Oswego County, New York, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sage Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Sage Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lorton Lake Association (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Brook near Altmar.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 10/05/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Nearest City | Altmar |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.50500, -75.89556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LORTON LAKE ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00595 |
| Federal ID | NY00595 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |