Wakely Dam
Wakely Dam is a concrete dam located in Hamilton County, New York, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wakely Dam
The primary purpose of Wakely Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nys Dec Division Of Lands & Forests (state). It impounds the Cedar River near Indian Lake.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 133 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 602 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,363 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 45 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/21/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Indian Lake |
| River/Stream | Cedar River |
| Coordinates | 43.72611, -74.47306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 133 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,363 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,363 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,907 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 602 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00157 |
| Federal ID | NY00157 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |