Waneta Lake Dam

TR-BEAVER KILL· Sullivan, New York· Built 1992· Concrete· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Waneta Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 33.5% in NY)
Dam Length190 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage214 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDNY00799

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: August 28, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Waneta Lake Dam?

Waneta 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 Waneta Lake Dam?

Waneta Lake Dam is owned by NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Waneta Lake Dam built?

Waneta Lake Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Waneta Lake Dam?

Waneta 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 Waneta Lake Dam?

Waneta Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Waneta Lake Dam last inspected?

Waneta Lake Dam was last inspected on August 28, 2012. 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.