Lake Luzerne Dam
Lake Luzerne Dam is a concrete dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1860. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Luzerne Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Luzerne Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Luzerne (local government). It impounds the Seymour Brook near Lake Luzerne.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 111 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,664 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1860, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Lake Luzerne |
| River/Stream | Seymour Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.32139, -73.83833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,664 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,664 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,664 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 111 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF LUZERNE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13319 |
| Federal ID | NY13319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |