Keejo Lake Dam

TR-SANDBURG CREEK· Ulster, New York· Built 1980· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Keejo Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY)
Dam Length190 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage153 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge439 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDNY00921

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: September 4, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

MARK & STEPHANY TURETSKY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Keejo Lake Dam?

Keejo 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 Keejo Lake Dam?

Keejo Lake Dam is owned by MARK & STEPHANY TURETSKY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Keejo Lake Dam built?

Keejo Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Keejo Lake Dam?

Keejo 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 Keejo Lake Dam?

Keejo 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 Keejo Lake Dam last inspected?

Keejo Lake Dam was last inspected on September 4, 2008. 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.