Stewart Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Stewart Lake Dam, located in Luzerne, New York, was completed in 1927 and serves as a recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. It is a concrete structure with a height of 8 feet and a length of 35 feet, providing a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet.

Managed by private owners and regulated by the NYS DEC, Stewart Lake Dam is situated on the TR-STEWART BROOK, within the Warren County area of New York. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet, serving a drainage area of 2 square miles. Although the dam's condition assessment is not rated, its last inspection took place in June 2003, with inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the state agency being up to date.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can enjoy the 35-acre surface area of Stewart Lake created by the dam, offering a serene environment for outdoor activities. With its historical significance and recreational value, Stewart Lake Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, blending nature's beauty with human ingenuity for the enjoyment of all who visit.

Year Completed

1927

Dam Length

35

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

TR-STEWART BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

35

Drainage Area

2

Nid Storage

68

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

8
       
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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.