Forked Lake Sluiceway Dam

Hamilton County, New York (near Deerland)

River/Stream: RAQUETTE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
75 ft
Reservoir Storage
26,208 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,700 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2017-06-29

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00263
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.90611, -74.52639
Age
72 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.