Lake Durant Dam
Lake Durant Dam is a concrete dam located in Hamilton County, New York, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Durant Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Durant Dam 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 Rock River near North River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 370 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1933, 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 08/28/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | North River |
| River/Stream | Rock River |
| Coordinates | 43.84006, -74.38417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,525 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 370 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01185 |
| Federal ID | NY01185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |