Amity Lake Dam

TR-N BRANCH PLUMBOTTOM CRK· Allegany, New York· Built 1963· Earth· 22 ft tall

Significant Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Amity Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	22 ft (taller than 63.7% in NY)
Dam Length	300 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	285 acre-ft
Normal Storage	113 acre-ft

Surface Area	22 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Year Completed	1963 (63 years old)
NID ID	NY00822

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: July 22, 2016

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

AMITY LAKE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION;GUY GRANTIER;TOWN OF AMITY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Amity Lake Dam?

Amity Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Amity Lake Dam?

Amity Lake Dam is owned by AMITY LAKE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION;GUY GRANTIER;TOWN OF AMITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Amity Lake Dam built?

Amity Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Amity Lake Dam?

Amity Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Amity Lake Dam?

Amity Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Amity Lake Dam last inspected?

Amity Lake Dam was last inspected on July 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.