Davis Lake Dam
Davis Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Clinton County, New York, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Davis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nysoprhp Thousand Islands Region (state). It impounds the Salmon River near Schuyler Falls.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 418 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Schuyler Falls |
| River/Stream | Salmon River |
| Coordinates | 44.61944, -73.60861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYSOPRHP THOUSAND ISLANDS REGION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00653 |
| Federal ID | NY00653 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |