Lake Carmel Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyPutnam
Nearest CityLake Carmel
River/StreamMIDDLE BRANCH CROTON RIVER
Coordinates41.45564, -73.66155

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,790 acre-ft
Max Storage2,790 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,620 acre-ft
Surface Area240 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge2,830 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF KENT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00100
Federal IDNY00100
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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