Skaneateles Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Onondaga |
| Nearest City | Skaneateles |
| River/Stream | SKANEATELES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.94623, -76.43005 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,664 acres |
| Drainage Area | 72 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 860 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF SYRACUSE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |