Fishing Brook Dam
Key Takeaway
Fishing Brook Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1898 and is 128 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01184 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Upper Hudson Woodlands ATP, LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fishing Brook Dam?
Fishing Brook Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fishing Brook Dam?
Fishing Brook Dam is owned by Upper Hudson Woodlands ATP, LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fishing Brook Dam built?
Fishing Brook Dam was completed in 1898, making it 128 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 Fishing Brook Dam?
Fishing Brook Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fishing Brook Dam?
Fishing Brook Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Fishing Brook Dam last inspected?
Fishing Brook Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.