Hunter Lake Dam
Hunter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hunter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hunter Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Danchak (private). It impounds the Jaketown Creek near Kenoza Lake.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 96 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 256 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 10/12/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Kenoza Lake |
| River/Stream | Jaketown Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.72000, -74.90500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Danchak |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12633 |
| Federal ID | NY12633 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |