Indian Lake Power & Light Co Dam
Indian Lake Power & Light Co Dam is a concrete dam located in Hamilton County, New York, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Lake Power & Light Co Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Lake Power & Light Co Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael Berger (private). It impounds the Cedar River near Indian Lake.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 65 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Indian Lake |
| River/Stream | Cedar River |
| Coordinates | 43.78778, -74.41111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MICHAEL BERGER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01162 |
| Federal ID | NY01162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |