Lake Frederick
Key Takeaway
Lake Frederick is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 35 ft (taller than 83.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | NY00769 |
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
West Point
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Frederick?
Lake Frederick 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 Lake Frederick?
Lake Frederick is owned by West Point (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Frederick built?
Lake Frederick was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Frederick?
Lake Frederick serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Frederick?
Lake Frederick has a dam height of 35 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 Frederick last inspected?
Lake Frederick was last inspected on September 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.