Black Lake Dam
Black Lake Dam is a masonry dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1917. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Black Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Black Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Pajud Realty Corporation (private). It impounds the Black Lake Creek near Black Lake.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 198 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 850 acre-feet. Completed in 1917, the structure is over a century 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 11/23/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Black Lake |
| River/Stream | Black Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.65167, -74.85333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 198 acres |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PAJUD REALTY CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/23/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01285 |
| Federal ID | NY01285 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |