Lake Woodstock Dam

TR-SWITZ KILL· Albany, New York· Built 1984· Masonry· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Woodstock Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY)
Dam Length56 ft
Dam TypeMasonry
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDNY14811

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: April 6, 1993
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

WOODSTOCK LAKE ASSOCIATION INC

Private

Nearby Dams

Onderdonk Lake Dam

Albany, NY

Significant Hazard 11 ft

Pangburn & Hotaling Wildlife Dam

Albany, NY

Low Hazard 8 ft

Camp Givah Dam

Albany, NY

Significant Hazard 17 ft

Student Prince Restaurant Pond Dam

Albany, NY

Low Hazard 20 ft

Warner Lake Dam

Albany, NY

Significant Hazard 10 ft

Helderberg Lake Dam

Albany, NY

High Hazard 35 ft

White Birch Pond Dam

Albany, NY

Low Hazard 17 ft

Fawn Lake Dam

Albany, NY

Low Hazard 16 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Woodstock Dam?

Lake Woodstock 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 Woodstock Dam?

Lake Woodstock Dam is owned by WOODSTOCK LAKE ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Woodstock Dam built?

Lake Woodstock Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Woodstock Dam?

Lake Woodstock 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 Woodstock Dam?

Lake Woodstock Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Woodstock Dam last inspected?

Lake Woodstock Dam was last inspected on April 6, 1993. 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.