Fern Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyClinton
Nearest CityBlack Brook
River/StreamTR-BLACK BROOK
Coordinates44.48361, -73.72889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length125 ft
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,860 acre-ft
Max Storage1,860 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,690 acre-ft
Surface Area422 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge40 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerTOWN OF BLACK BROOK
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00008
Federal IDNY00008
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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