Winnisook Lake Dam, located in Oliverea, New York, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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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 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Primitive Campsite
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Woodland Valley - DEC
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Cold Spring Lodge
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Kenneth L. Wilson - DEC
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