Nimrod Lake Dam
Nimrod Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Nimrod Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Nimrod Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alex Dipietrantonio (private). It impounds the Tr-little Beaver Kill near Morsston.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet.
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 09/17/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Morsston |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Beaver Kill |
| Coordinates | 41.88667, -74.78639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Alex Dipietrantonio |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00437 |
| Federal ID | NY00437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |