Upper Teakettle Spout Lake Dam
Upper Teakettle Spout Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Putnam County, New York, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Upper Teakettle Spout Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Teakettle Spout Lake 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 Carmel (local government). It impounds the Tr-plum Brook near Lake Lincolndale.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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. 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 11/14/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Lake Lincolndale |
| River/Stream | Tr-plum Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.35667, -73.72611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF CARMEL |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13928 |
| Federal ID | NY13928 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |