I Scott Watkins Dam

TR-VERKEERDER KILL· Ulster, New York· Built 1983· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

I Scott Watkins Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length340 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage166 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge168 cfs
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDNY01208

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 18, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

K. Veronica WATKINS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of I Scott Watkins Dam?

I Scott Watkins 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 I Scott Watkins Dam?

I Scott Watkins Dam is owned by K. Veronica WATKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was I Scott Watkins Dam built?

I Scott Watkins Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 I Scott Watkins Dam?

I Scott Watkins 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 I Scott Watkins Dam?

I Scott Watkins 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 I Scott Watkins Dam last inspected?

I Scott Watkins Dam was last inspected on July 18, 2012. 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.