Stewart Lake Dam

TR-STEWART BROOK· Warren, New York· Built 1927· Concrete· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Stewart Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY)
Dam Length35 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)
NID IDNY01146

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: June 2, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

FAIRLEIGH-DICKENSON UNIVERSITY

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stewart Lake Dam?

Stewart 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 Stewart Lake Dam?

Stewart Lake Dam is owned by FAIRLEIGH-DICKENSON UNIVERSITY (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stewart Lake Dam built?

Stewart Lake Dam was completed in 1927, making it 99 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 Stewart Lake Dam?

Stewart 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 Stewart Lake Dam?

Stewart Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Stewart Lake Dam last inspected?

Stewart Lake Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2003. 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.