Loughberry Lake Dam
Loughberry Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Saratoga County, New York. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Loughberry Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Loughberry Lake Dam 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 City Of Saratoga Springs (local government). It impounds the Spring Run near Saratoga Springs.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 747 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 01/09/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | Saratoga Springs |
| River/Stream | Spring Run |
| Coordinates | 43.09222, -73.76917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 747 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 747 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01067 |
| Federal ID | NY01067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |