Martin Lake Dam (left) is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 128 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 Martin Lake Dam (left)
The primary purpose of Martin Lake Dam (left) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tri State Christian Camps, Inc. (private). It impounds the Gold Creek near Port Jervis.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 128 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 691 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/02/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Port Jervis |
| River/Stream | Gold Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.39889, -74.65722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 128 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tri State Christian Camps, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01625 |
| Federal ID | NY01625 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |