Winnisook Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Winnisook Lake Dam, located in Oliverea, New York, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at a height of 42 feet and spanning 344 feet in length, holds a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 117 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the picturesque Esopus Creek and covers a surface area of 6 acres, providing a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated, and its last inspection was conducted in October 2013. While the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, with a DSAC assigned date unknown, Winnisook Lake Dam has been identified as having a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" with a width of 20 feet. With the dam's emergency action plan last revised in March 2012 and its inundation maps status unknown, there are opportunities for further evaluation and risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of this important water resource infrastructure in Ulster County, New York.

Dam Length

344

Dam Height

42

River Or Stream

ESOPUS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Nid Storage

135

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

42
       
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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.