Pell Lake Dam
Pell Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by East Mountain Preserve Llc (private). It impounds the Coopertown Brook near Dover Furnace.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 84 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Dover Furnace |
| River/Stream | Coopertown Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.66000, -73.62667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 84 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EAST MOUNTAIN PRESERVE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01153 |
| Federal ID | NY01153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |