Mine Lake
Mine Lake is a concrete dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1845. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mine Lake
The primary purpose of Mine Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by West Point (federal). It impounds the Brooks Hollow Creek near Town Of Highlands.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 647 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1845, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 09/13/2019.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Town Of Highlands |
| River/Stream | Brooks Hollow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.34778, -74.04769 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 647 ft |
| Year Completed | 1845 (181 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | West Point |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00767 |
| Federal ID | NY00767 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |