Lake Lincolndale Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lincolndale Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 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 | 22 ft (taller than 63.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00102 |
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
LAKE LINCOLNDALE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Lincolndale Dam?
Lake Lincolndale Dam 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 Lincolndale Dam?
Lake Lincolndale Dam is owned by LAKE LINCOLNDALE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Lincolndale Dam built?
Lake Lincolndale Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Lincolndale Dam?
Lake Lincolndale 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 Lake Lincolndale Dam?
Lake Lincolndale Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Lincolndale Dam last inspected?
Lake Lincolndale Dam was last inspected on November 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.