Trout Lake Dam

TR-BUSH KILL· Sullivan, New York· Built 1920· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Trout Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage325 acre-ft
Normal Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)
NID IDNY01291

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: April 16, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

HARTWOOD CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Trout Lake Dam?

Trout 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 Trout Lake Dam?

Trout Lake Dam is owned by HARTWOOD CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Trout Lake Dam built?

Trout Lake Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Trout Lake Dam?

Trout 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 Trout Lake Dam?

Trout Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Trout Lake Dam last inspected?

Trout Lake Dam was last inspected on April 16, 2009. 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.