Kenoza Lake Dam
Kenoza Lake Dam is a stone dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1843. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kenoza Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kenoza Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 5691 Route 52, Llc;5691 Route 52, Llc (private). It impounds the Jaketown Creek near Kenoza Lake.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet. Completed in 1843, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Kenoza Lake |
| River/Stream | Jaketown Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.73306, -74.94889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1843 (183 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Max Discharge | 525 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | 5691 Route 52, LLC;5691 Route 52, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00335 |
| Federal ID | NY00335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |