Kunjamuk Creek Dam At Deerfoot Lodge
Kunjamuk Creek Dam At Deerfoot Lodge is a timber crib dam located in Hamilton County, New York, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kunjamuk Creek Dam At Deerfoot Lodge
The primary purpose of Kunjamuk Creek Dam At Deerfoot Lodge is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nys Dec (state). It impounds the Kunjamuk Creek near Speculator.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 52 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 504 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 12/31/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Speculator |
| River/Stream | Kunjamuk Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.59919, -74.30339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 52 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 910 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/31/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01163 |
| Federal ID | NY01163 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |