Rainbow Lake Dam

Hamilton County, New York (near Indian Lake)

River/Stream: BIG BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
75 ft
Reservoir Storage
97 acre-ft
Year Completed
1929
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-11-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00018
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.73769, -74.22519
Age
97 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.