Rainbow Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyHamilton
Nearest CityIndian Lake
River/StreamBIG BROOK
Coordinates43.73769, -74.22519

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length75 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage97 acre-ft
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJASON ROBERTS DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/05/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00018
Federal IDNY00018
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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