Pleasure Lake Dam

Sullivan County, New York (near Thompsonville)

River/Stream: SHELDRAKE STREAM

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
470 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,738 acre-ft
Year Completed
1875
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,160 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-12-01

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00345
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
41.68500, -74.62556
Age
151 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.