Wanaksink Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySullivan
Nearest CityGlen Wild
River/StreamFOWLWOOD BROOK
Coordinates41.62392, -74.57710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1852 (174 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,360 acre-ft
Max Storage6,360 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,000 acre-ft
Surface Area325 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge325 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWANAKSINK LAKE CLUB, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00330
Federal IDNY00330
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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