Spruce Lake Dam

Westchester, New York· Masonry· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY)
Dam TypeMasonry
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDNY15085

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: May 10, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spruce Lake Dam?

Spruce 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 Spruce Lake Dam?

Spruce Lake Dam is owned by WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Spruce Lake Dam?

Spruce 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 Spruce Lake Dam?

Spruce Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Spruce Lake Dam last inspected?

Spruce Lake Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2011. 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.