Livingston Lake Dam

LIVINGSTON LAKE OUTLET· Saratoga, New York· Built 1905· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Livingston Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1905 and is 121 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY)
Dam Length140 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area275 acres
Year Completed1905 (121 years old)
NID IDNY01165

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: July 16, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

LIVINGSTON LAKE CLUB INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Livingston Lake Dam?

Livingston 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 Livingston Lake Dam?

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

When was Livingston Lake Dam built?

Livingston Lake Dam was completed in 1905, making it 121 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 Livingston Lake Dam?

Livingston Lake 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 Livingston Lake Dam?

Livingston Lake 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 Livingston Lake Dam last inspected?

Livingston Lake Dam was last inspected on July 16, 2001. 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.