Lake Sekunna Dam
Lake Sekunna Dam is an earth dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Sekunna Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Sekunna Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the None near East Fishkill.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, and creates a reservoir covering 15 acres. Completed in 1935, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | East Fishkill |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 41.50056, -73.82111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY15080 |
| Federal ID | NY15080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |