Lake Arkin Dam
Lake Arkin Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Arkin Dam
Lake Arkin Dam is a dam in Orange, New York. The dam is owned by Lake Arkin Estates Homeowners Association, Inc;orange County (private). It impounds the Tr-rutgers Creek near Logtown.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/02/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Logtown |
| River/Stream | Tr-rutgers Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.34444, -74.59500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | LAKE ARKIN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC;ORANGE COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16119 |
| Federal ID | NY16119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |