Pleasant Lake Dam

AYERS CREEK· Fulton, New York· Built 1926· Concrete· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Pleasant Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Normal Storage5.7K acre-ft
Surface Area248 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge94 cfs
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)
NID IDNY00946

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: Yes
Last Inspection: May 8, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Lake Dam?

Pleasant 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 Pleasant Lake Dam?

Pleasant Lake Dam is owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pleasant Lake Dam built?

Pleasant Lake Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Pleasant Lake Dam?

Pleasant 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 Pleasant Lake Dam?

Pleasant 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.

When was Pleasant Lake Dam last inspected?

Pleasant Lake Dam was last inspected on May 8, 2009. 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.