Lake Roxanne Dam
Lake Roxanne Dam is a concrete dam located in Clinton County, New York, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Roxanne Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Roxanne Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Christopher Larrow;horst Wuersching (private). It impounds the Great Chazy River near Ellenburg Depot.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 200 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Ellenburg Depot |
| River/Stream | Great Chazy River |
| Coordinates | 44.90250, -73.80250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Christopher Larrow;HORST WUERSCHING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13283 |
| Federal ID | NY13283 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |