Laurel Lake Dam

TR-DELAWARE RIVER· Delaware, New York· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Laurel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY)
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDNY14910

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

BEAVERKILL MOUNTAIN CORP. INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Laurel Lake Dam?

Laurel Lake 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 Laurel Lake Dam?

Laurel Lake Dam is owned by BEAVERKILL MOUNTAIN CORP. INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Laurel Lake Dam?

Laurel Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Laurel Lake Dam?

Laurel Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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.

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.