Harmony Lake Dam
Harmony Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Harmony Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Harmony Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harmony Re Llc;jlc Equities, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-e Branch Croton River near Akins Corners.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1931, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Akins Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Branch Croton River |
| Coordinates | 41.55167, -73.63472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HARMONY RE LLC;JLC Equities, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01494 |
| Federal ID | NY01494 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |