Hunter Mountain Lake Dam
Hunter Mountain Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, New York, built in 1993. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hunter Mountain Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hunter Mountain Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, Inc. (private). It impounds the Schoharie near Hunter.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 376 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Hunter |
| River/Stream | Schoharie |
| Coordinates | 42.21306, -74.22444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 756 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | HUNTER MOUNTAIN SKI BOWL, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14847 |
| Federal ID | NY14847 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |