Lake Nityananda Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountySullivan
Nearest CitySouth Fallsburg
River/StreamTR-SHELDRAKE CREEK
Coordinates41.74167, -74.63694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length135 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage148 acre-ft
Max Storage148 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSYDA FOUNDATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/18/2010
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01618
Federal IDNY01618
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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