Woodland Lake Dam
Woodland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Saratoga County, New York, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Woodland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Woodland Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Woodland Lake Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-sturdevant Creek near Corinth.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 125 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 928 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | Corinth |
| River/Stream | Tr-sturdevant Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.21917, -73.83250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 928 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 928 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WOODLAND LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00669 |
| Federal ID | NY00669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |