Lotus Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

CountySuffolk
Nearest CityBayport
River/StreamBROWN CREEK
Coordinates40.74389, -73.06750

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height6 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length540 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage27 acre-ft
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge40 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CONVERVATION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNY14108
Federal IDNY14108
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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