Pleasure Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pleasure Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1875 and is 151 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 83.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 3.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 218 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00345 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FALLSBURG FISH AND BOAT CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasure Lake Dam?
Pleasure Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pleasure Lake Dam?
Pleasure Lake Dam is owned by FALLSBURG FISH AND BOAT CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasure Lake Dam built?
Pleasure Lake Dam was completed in 1875, making it 151 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 Pleasure Lake Dam?
Pleasure 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 Pleasure Lake Dam?
Pleasure Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Pleasure Lake Dam last inspected?
Pleasure Lake Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.