Lochada Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Lochada Lake Dam, located in Pond Eddy, New York, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this masonry dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 65 feet, with a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, it is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.

The dam, situated on TR-Mill Brook, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 22 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 740 cubic feet per second. With a surface area of 90 acres, Lochada Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife observation. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, prompting the implementation of risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure public safety.

As an integral part of the scenic landscape in Sullivan County, New York, Lochada Lake Dam represents a harmonious blend of human engineering and natural beauty. Its strategic location and design not only offer opportunities for outdoor enjoyment but also highlight the importance of responsible stewardship in managing water resources and climate impacts. With ongoing regulatory oversight and risk assessment, Lochada Lake Dam stands as a testament to the balance between environmental conservation and recreational development in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

65

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

TR-MILL BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Masonry

Surface Area

90

Nid Storage

450

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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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.