Elk Lake Dam

Essex County, New York (near Blue Ridge)

River/Stream: TR-THE BRANCH

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
156 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,470 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2011-10-18

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
NY00520
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
44.02250, -73.83083
Age
61 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.