Lake Nityananda Dam

TR-SHELDRAKE CREEK· Sullivan, New York· Built 1994· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Nityananda Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY)
Dam Length135 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage148 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDNY01618

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: May 18, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

SYDA FOUNDATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Nityananda Dam?

Lake Nityananda Dam 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 Nityananda Dam?

Lake Nityananda Dam is owned by SYDA FOUNDATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Nityananda Dam built?

Lake Nityananda Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Nityananda Dam?

Lake Nityananda 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 Nityananda Dam?

Lake Nityananda 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 Nityananda Dam last inspected?

Lake Nityananda Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2010. 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.