Littles Lake Dam

Unnamed trib to Hudson River· Albany, New York· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Littles Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 75.9% in NY)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDNY17133

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: June 12, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYSDOT Region1;WC Little Memorial Park

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Littles Lake Dam?

Littles 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 Littles Lake Dam?

Littles Lake Dam is owned by NYSDOT Region1;WC Little Memorial Park (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Littles Lake Dam?

Littles Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Littles Lake Dam?

Littles Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Littles Lake Dam last inspected?

Littles Lake Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2018. 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.