Hemlock Lake Dam

Livingston County, New York (near Hemlock)

River/Stream: SPRINGWATER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
3,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
41,101 acre-ft
Year Completed
1926
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
10,799 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-06-26

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
NY00477
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.77750, -77.61667
Age
100 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.