Canaan Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| County | Suffolk |
| Nearest City | North Patchogue |
| River/Stream | PATCHOGUE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.78500, -73.02250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |