Dixie Lake Dam

EAST MONGAUP RIVER· Sullivan, New York· Built 1930· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dixie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Max Discharge160 cfs
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
NID IDNY01278

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 12, 1988
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

TOWN OF LIBERTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dixie Lake Dam?

Dixie Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dixie Lake Dam?

Dixie Lake Dam is owned by TOWN OF LIBERTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dixie Lake Dam built?

Dixie Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Dixie Lake Dam?

Dixie 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 Dixie Lake Dam?

Dixie Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Dixie Lake Dam last inspected?

Dixie Lake Dam was last inspected on May 12, 1988. 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.