Great Patchogue Lake Dam

New York — Suffolk County — PATCHOGUE RIVER

Location

StateNew York
CountySuffolk
RiverPATCHOGUE RIVER
Coordinates40.76667, -73.02111

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage195 acre-ft
Max Storage195 acre-ft
Surface Area49 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 24, 1997
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSUFFOLK COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION 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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