Lake Tiorati Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Lake Tiorati Dam, located in Stony Point, New York, is a concrete structure completed in 1915 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

With a height of 21 feet and a length of 518 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 6,000 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 292 acres. The dam is situated on Tiorati Brook and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC).

Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Lake Tiorati Dam has a high hazard potential, making regular inspections crucial to ensure its safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and has a drainage area of 1.04 square miles. The dam also has a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.

Overall, Lake Tiorati Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in Orange County, New York, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring this dam to ensure the safety of both the surrounding community and the natural environment.

Year Completed

1915

Dam Length

518

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TIORATI BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

292

Drainage Area

1.04

Nid Storage

6000

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

21
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.