Elk Lake Dam
Elk Lake Dam is a timber crib dam located in Essex County, New York, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elk Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Elk Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elk Lake Lodge Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-the Branch near Blue Ridge.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 156 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 525 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Blue Ridge |
| River/Stream | Tr-the Branch |
| Coordinates | 44.02250, -73.83083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 156 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 525 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELK LAKE LODGE INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00520 |
| Federal ID | NY00520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |