Schuyler Lake Dam
Schuyler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Schoharie County, New York, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Schuyler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schuyler 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 & Debra Stanton (private). It impounds the Tr-cobleskill Creek near Cobleskill.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1931, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Schoharie |
| Nearest City | Cobleskill |
| River/Stream | Tr-cobleskill Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.71500, -74.48361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 235 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN & DEBRA STANTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00208 |
| Federal ID | NY00208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |