Pine Lake Dam

PRIMROSE BROOK· Sullivan, New York· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pine Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge806 cfs
NID IDNY16154

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: January 8, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NEW YORK LAND AND LAKES DEVELOPMENT LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pine Lake Dam?

Pine 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 Pine Lake Dam?

Pine Lake Dam is owned by NEW YORK LAND AND LAKES DEVELOPMENT LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pine Lake Dam?

Pine 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 Pine Lake Dam?

Pine Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Pine Lake Dam last inspected?

Pine Lake Dam was last inspected on January 8, 2007. 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.