Canaan Lake Dam
New York, Suffolk County, PATCHOGUE RIVER
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| River | PATCHOGUE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.78500, -73.02250 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | March 24, 1971 |
| Inspection Frequency | - |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1912 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.