Drew Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, New York, built in 1835. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 293 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Drew Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Drew Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Henry Jackson (private). It impounds the Stump Pond Stream near Lake Carmel.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 293 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. Completed in 1835, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/09/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Lake Carmel |
| River/Stream | Stump Pond Stream |
| Coordinates | 41.50167, -73.67306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 293 ft |
| Year Completed | 1835 (191 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Henry Jackson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00971 |
| Federal ID | NY00971 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |