Camp Adirondack Dam, also known as Ray Brook Reservoir, is a concrete dam located in Saranac Lake, Essex County, New York.
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Completed in 1979, this state-owned structure primarily serves the purpose of water supply, with a storage capacity of 161 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and spans 130 feet in length, regulating the flow of the Ray Brook river.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Camp Adirondack Dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 37 feet, and the maximum discharge capacity is 700 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it has not been assigned an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps.
Though modest in size, Camp Adirondack Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the Adirondack region. Whether for recreational activities, ecological conservation, or water supply for local communities, this dam is a key piece of infrastructure that reflects the intersection of human development and environmental stewardship in the Adirondack Park.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
130 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
RAY BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
25 |
Drainage Area |
14.5 |
Nid Storage |
161 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Meadowbrook - DEC
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Wanika Falls campsite
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Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake
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Wilmington Notch - DEC
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