Lake Georgena

Woodbury Creek-Tr· Orange, New York· Built 1913· Concrete· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Georgena is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1913 and is 113 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY)
Dam Length170 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)
Year Modified1983
NID IDNY13198

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 13, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

West Point

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Georgena?

Lake Georgena 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 Georgena?

Lake Georgena is owned by West Point (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Georgena built?

Lake Georgena was completed in 1913, making it 113 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Lake Georgena?

Lake Georgena has a dam height of 15 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 Georgena last inspected?

Lake Georgena was last inspected on September 13, 2019. 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.