Henderson Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountyEssex
Nearest CityTahawus
River/StreamINDIAN BROOK
Coordinates44.09139, -74.06028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length283 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,468 acre-ft
Max Storage3,468 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,923 acre-ft
Surface Area306 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge512 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNYS DEC
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/14/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01121
Federal IDNY01121
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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