Lake Dutchess Dam is an earth dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 300 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 Lake Dutchess Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Dutchess Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Dutchess Association (private). It impounds the Stump Pond Stream near Maynard Corners.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Completed in 1927, 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 06/16/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Maynard Corners |
| River/Stream | Stump Pond Stream |
| Coordinates | 41.51500, -73.67167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Dutchess Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01256 |
| Federal ID | NY01256 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |