Stewarts Landing Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Stewarts Landing Dam, also known as Canada Lake, is a concrete dam located in Dolgeville, New York, on Sprite Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1923, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 128 acres and a drainage area of 41.9 square miles. With a height of 40 feet and a length of 350 feet, Stewarts Landing Dam has a storage capacity of 8,960 acre-feet, providing ample water resources for the surrounding area.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Stewarts Landing Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The dam's spillway, with a width of 179 feet, is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is deemed significant. Despite being classified as not rated for condition assessment, the dam has an emergency action plan in place, last revised in February 2021, to ensure adequate risk management measures are implemented. Overall, Stewarts Landing Dam presents a moderate risk level (3) and is a crucial structure for both recreational activities and water resource management in Fulton County, New York.
As a key feature in the Buffalo District, Stewarts Landing Dam plays a vital role in the local community's water supply and recreational opportunities. With its historical significance dating back nearly a century, this concrete structure continues to be a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's location on Sprite Creek and its proximity to Dolgeville make it a popular destination for outdoor activities and serve as a reminder of the importance of proper dam management and infrastructure maintenance in ensuring water resource sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1923 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
SPRITE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
128 |
Drainage Area |
41.9 |
Nid Storage |
8960 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
40 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Caroga Lake - DEC
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St. Johnsville Campsite and Marina
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Rock Lake tentsite
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Stewarts Landing Dam