Sixth Lake Dam

New York — Hamilton County — MIDDLE BRANCH MOOSE RIVER

Location

StateNew York
CountyHamilton
RiverMIDDLE BRANCH MOOSE RIVER
Coordinates43.74528, -74.78306

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length335 ft
NID Storage10,500 acre-ft
Max Storage10,500 acre-ft
Surface Area732 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 10, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerHUDSON RIVER-BLACK RIVER REGULATING DISTRICT

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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.

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