Pine Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Westchester County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 50 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Pine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Westchester County Dept of Parks & Recreation (local government). It impounds the Crook Brook near Salem.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 9 acres.
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 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 02/05/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | Salem |
| River/Stream | Crook Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.31278, -73.57833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Westchester County Dept of Parks & Recreation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY15086 |
| Federal ID | NY15086 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |