Lochada Lake Dam
Lochada Lake Dam is a masonry dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lochada Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lochada Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lochada Cottages Ltd (private). It impounds the Tr-mill Brook near Pond Eddy.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 65 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 12/31/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Pond Eddy |
| River/Stream | Tr-mill Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.49000, -74.86000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 65 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Max Discharge | 740 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LOCHADA COTTAGES LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/31/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01325 |
| Federal ID | NY01325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |