Woodward Lake Dam
Woodward Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1928. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Woodward Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Woodward Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Woodward Lake Property Owners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-sacandaga River near Northville.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 96 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Northville |
| River/Stream | Tr-sacandaga River |
| Coordinates | 43.23028, -74.19917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Woodward Lake Property Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00151 |
| Federal ID | NY00151 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |