Fawn Lake Dam

TR-SWITZ KILL· Albany, New York· Built 1938· Concrete· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Fawn Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY)
Dam Length96 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage211 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,390 cfs
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDNY01319

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: July 17, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS DEC

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fawn Lake Dam?

Fawn 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 Fawn Lake Dam?

Fawn Lake Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fawn Lake Dam built?

Fawn Lake Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Fawn Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Fawn Lake Dam?

Fawn Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Fawn Lake Dam last inspected?

Fawn Lake Dam was last inspected on July 17, 1980. 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.