Lake Moraine Dam

Madison County, New York (near Hamilton)

River/Stream: PAYNE BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
56 ft
Dam Length
800 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1836
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
3,270 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-10-28

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
NY00354
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.84639, -75.52694
Age
190 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.