Crystal Lake Dam
Crystal Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crystal Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nys Dec (state). It impounds the Tr-hankins Creek near Fremont Center.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 55 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 870 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
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 09/05/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Fremont Center |
| River/Stream | Tr-hankins Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.86944, -75.02333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 55 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 778 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01282 |
| Federal ID | NY01282 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |