Caryl Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Caryl Lake Dam, located in Tuscan, New York, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1917 for water supply purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, serving the surrounding area. It is regulated by the NYS DEC and has undergone state inspections and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Situated on TR-SCHENEVUS CREEK, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Caryl Lake Dam is considered to have a high risk level (2). Although its condition is not rated, the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures like an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps. While the dam has not been inspected since 1971, its risk management measures and overall risk assessment remain unspecified. As a water resource enthusiast, the unique characteristics and historical significance of Caryl Lake Dam make it a noteworthy structure to explore and study in the context of water supply infrastructure and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1917 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SCHENEVUS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Caryl Lake Dam