Lake Lucille Dam

HACKENSACK RIVER· Rockland, New York· Built 1935· Concrete· 13 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Lucille 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 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY)
Dam Length130 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDNY00870

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 23, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

LAKE LUCILLE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Lucille Dam?

Lake Lucille 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 Lucille Dam?

Lake Lucille Dam is owned by LAKE LUCILLE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Lucille Dam built?

Lake Lucille 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 Lucille Dam?

Lake Lucille 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 Lucille Dam?

Lake Lucille Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Lucille Dam last inspected?

Lake Lucille Dam was last inspected on November 23, 2020. 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.