Lake Louise Marie Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Louise Marie Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 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 | 25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 190 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00331 |
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
EMERALD GREEN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Louise Marie Dam?
Lake Louise Marie 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 Louise Marie Dam?
Lake Louise Marie Dam is owned by EMERALD GREEN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Louise Marie Dam built?
Lake Louise Marie Dam was completed in 1912, making it 114 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 Louise Marie Dam?
Lake Louise Marie 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 Louise Marie Dam?
Lake Louise Marie Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Louise Marie Dam last inspected?
Lake Louise Marie Dam was last inspected on December 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.