Valencia Lane Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Valencia Lane Dam, located in Vischer Ferry, New York, is a recreational dam completed in 1964 with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for water and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

Standing at 15 feet in height and spanning 325 feet in length, the dam offers a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet. Situated on the Stony Creek, this earth dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 6 feet, ensuring controlled water release during times of high flow.

Owned and regulated by the local government, Valencia Lane Dam is under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam has not been officially rated for its condition, but it has undergone inspections and is permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. Despite its recreational nature, the dam serves an important role in managing water resources in the Saratoga County region.

In terms of emergency preparedness, Valencia Lane Dam does not have an emergency action plan (EAP) in place, but it meets regulatory guidelines and has updated emergency contacts. With the risk of moderate potential, the dam's management measures are not specified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the effectiveness of the dam in water resource management.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

325

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

STONY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Nid Storage

60

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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.