Indian Lake Stone Dam
Key Takeaway
Indian Lake Stone Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1898 and is 128 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 91.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 170.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,365 acres |
| Drainage Area | 131 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00155 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HUDSON RIVER-BLACK RIVER REGULATING DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Lake Stone Dam?
Indian Lake Stone Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Indian Lake Stone Dam?
Indian Lake Stone Dam is owned by HUDSON RIVER-BLACK RIVER REGULATING DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indian Lake Stone Dam built?
Indian Lake Stone Dam was completed in 1898, making it 128 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 Indian Lake Stone Dam?
Indian Lake Stone Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Indian Lake Stone Dam?
Indian Lake Stone Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Indian Lake Stone Dam last inspected?
Indian Lake Stone Dam was last inspected on November 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.