Summit Street Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Summit Street Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 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 | 28 ft (taller than 75.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,413 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00847 |
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
VILLAGE OF PHILMONT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Summit Street Lake Dam?
Summit Street 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 Summit Street Lake Dam?
Summit Street Lake Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF PHILMONT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Summit Street Lake Dam built?
Summit Street Lake Dam was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Summit Street Lake Dam?
Summit Street 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 Summit Street Lake Dam?
Summit Street Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Summit Street Lake Dam last inspected?
Summit Street Lake Dam was last inspected on April 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.