Pine Lake Park Dam

FURNACE BROOK· Westchester, New York· Earth· 12 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pine Lake Park Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY)
Dam Length210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
NID IDNY16973

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 22, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

PINE LAKE PARK DAM COOP INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pine Lake Park Dam?

Pine Lake Park Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Pine Lake Park Dam?

Pine Lake Park Dam is owned by PINE LAKE PARK DAM COOP INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pine Lake Park Dam?

Pine Lake Park 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 Park Dam?

Pine Lake Park 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 Pine Lake Park Dam last inspected?

Pine Lake Park Dam was last inspected on August 22, 2017. 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.