South Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | North Wilmurt |
| River/Stream | SOUTH BRANCH BLACK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.51000, -74.87667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,840 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 499 acres |
| Max Discharge | 625 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |