Dams in Hamilton County, New York
26Total Dams
4High Hazard
6Significant
Dam Safety in Hamilton County, New York
Hamilton County has 26 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 6 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 7 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Hamilton County is 87 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Indian Lake Stone Dam at 47 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake Stone Dam | High | Poor | 47 | Recreation | 1898 |
| Rainbow Lake Dam | High | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Lake Adirondack Dam | High | Poor | 18 | Recreation | 1910 |
| Sixth Lake Dam | High | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1920 |
| Richard Fletcher Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 21 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Indian Lake Power & Light Co Dam | Significant | Poor | 19 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Lake Algonquin | Significant | Satisfactory | 18 | Hydroelectric | 1959 |
| Wakely Dam | Significant | Poor | 15 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Lake Snow Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Robinson Reservoir Dam | Significant | Poor | 14 | Recreation | 1918 |
| Northville Water Supply Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Water Supply | 1940 |
| Lake Kora Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Kings Flow Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | 1989 |
| Lake Durant Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1933 |
| Lake Abanakee Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Evergreen Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Fishing Brook Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1898 |
| Long Lake Park Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | 1934 |
| Moose Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Other | |
| Kennels Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Recreation | 1900 |
| Cedar Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Recreation | 1904 |
| Brandreth Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Recreation | |
| Kunjamuk Creek Dam At Deerfoot Lodge | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1932 |
| Mud Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Other | |
| Pickwacket Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | 1955 |