Paine Lake Dam
Paine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Westchester County, New York, built in 1890. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paine Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of New Rochelle (local government). It impounds the Tr-pine Brook near New Rochelle.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | New Rochelle |
| River/Stream | Tr-pine Brook |
| Coordinates | 40.93472, -73.79083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13622 |
| Federal ID | NY13622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |