Kunjamuk Creek Dam At Deerfoot Lodge Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Located in Speculator, New York, the Kunjamuk Creek Dam at Deerfoot Lodge, also known as Kunjamuk Lake, is a state-owned structure regulated by the NYS DEC.


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Summary

Built in 1932, this timber crib dam stands at a height of 8.3 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 504 acre-feet and a normal storage of 175 acre-feet.

The dam, situated along the Kunjamuk Creek, covers a surface area of 67 acres and has a drainage area of 15.7 square miles. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is currently in "Not Rated" condition. While the last inspection occurred on December 31, 1901, the state agency responsible for oversight conducts regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure.

With a spillway width of 52 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 910 cubic feet per second, the Kunjamuk Creek Dam is a vital part of the local water resource infrastructure. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities and serves as a testament to early 20th-century engineering in the region.

Year Completed

1932

Dam Length

52

Dam Height

8.3

River Or Stream

KUNJAMUK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Timber Crib

Surface Area

67

Drainage Area

15.7

Nid Storage

504

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.