Putnam Lake Dam

Putnam County, New York (near Village Of Putnam Lake)

River/Stream: BOG BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
295 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,510 acre-ft
Year Completed
1931
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-11-20

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00090
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
41.45750, -73.54333
Age
95 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.