Tomahawk Lake Dam

CROMLINE CREEK· Orange, New York· Built 1929· Earth· 25 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tomahawk Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 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	25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY)
Dam Length	1,064 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	3.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage	2.2K acre-ft

Surface Area	175 acres
Drainage Area	28 sq mi
Year Completed	1929 (97 years old)
NID ID	NY00618

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: July 30, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

DAVID PLOTKIN;David Plotkin dba Waterway Associates;Sidney Marshall

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tomahawk Lake Dam?

Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk Lake Dam?

Tomahawk Lake Dam is owned by DAVID PLOTKIN;David Plotkin dba Waterway Associates;Sidney Marshall (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tomahawk Lake Dam built?

Tomahawk Lake Dam was completed in 1929, making it 97 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 Tomahawk Lake Dam?

Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk Lake Dam?

Tomahawk Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Tomahawk Lake Dam last inspected?

Tomahawk Lake Dam was last inspected on July 30, 2019. 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.