Lake Florence Dam

ABE WOOD BROOK· Sullivan, New York· Built 1920· Concrete· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Florence Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length92 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge692 cfs
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)
NID IDNY01473

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: May 20, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

TITAN GROUP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Florence Dam?

Lake Florence 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 Florence Dam?

Lake Florence Dam is owned by TITAN GROUP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Florence Dam built?

Lake Florence Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Lake Florence Dam?

Lake Florence 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 Florence Dam?

Lake Florence 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 Lake Florence Dam last inspected?

Lake Florence Dam was last inspected on May 20, 2013. 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.