Friends Lake Dam

TR-CHESTER CREEK· Warren, New York· Built 1954· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Friends Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage6.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage6.3K acre-ft
Surface Area450 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDNY01514

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 26, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

FRIENDS LAKE PROPERTY ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Friends Lake Dam?

Friends 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 Friends Lake Dam?

Friends Lake Dam is owned by FRIENDS LAKE PROPERTY ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Friends Lake Dam built?

Friends Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Friends Lake Dam?

Friends 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 Friends Lake Dam?

Friends Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Friends Lake Dam last inspected?

Friends Lake Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2011. 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.