Brant Lake Upper Dam
Brant Lake Upper Dam is a concrete dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1908. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brant Lake Upper Dam
The primary purpose of Brant Lake Upper Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Horicon (local government). It impounds the Tr-schroon River near Brant Lake.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 34 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,376 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41,280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 39 square miles. Completed in 1908, the structure is over a century 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 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 09/27/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Brant Lake |
| River/Stream | Tr-schroon River |
| Coordinates | 43.67750, -73.74944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41,280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41,280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41,280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,376 acres |
| Drainage Area | 39 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 940 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF HORICON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00158 |
| Federal ID | NY00158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |