Brooks Lake Dam

TR-HUDSON RIVER· Orange, New York· Stone· 10 ft tall
Significant Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Brooks Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeStone
Max Storage177 acre-ft
Normal Storage151 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Max Discharge10 cfs
NID IDNY01099

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 23, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brooks Lake Dam?

Brooks Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Brooks Lake Dam?

Brooks Lake Dam is owned by NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Brooks Lake Dam?

Brooks Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brooks Lake Dam?

Brooks Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Brooks Lake Dam last inspected?

Brooks Lake Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.