Chadwick Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Chadwick Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 86.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 207 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00509 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Town of Newburgh
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chadwick Lake Dam?
Chadwick Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Chadwick Lake Dam?
Chadwick Lake Dam is owned by Town of Newburgh (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chadwick Lake Dam built?
Chadwick Lake Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Chadwick Lake Dam?
Chadwick Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chadwick Lake Dam?
Chadwick Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Chadwick Lake Dam last inspected?
Chadwick Lake Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.