Lake Bonita Dam

BEAVER BROOK· Saratoga, New York· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Water Supply State Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Bonita Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 33.5% in NY)
Dam Length295 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage213 acre-ft
Normal Storage152 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Max Discharge124 cfs
NID IDNY01365

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: June 2, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS PARKS & RECREATION CAPITOL DISTRICT

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Bonita Dam?

Lake Bonita 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 Lake Bonita Dam?

Lake Bonita Dam is owned by NYS PARKS & RECREATION CAPITOL DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Bonita Dam?

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

How tall is Lake Bonita Dam?

Lake Bonita Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Lake Bonita Dam last inspected?

Lake Bonita Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2010. 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.