Juengst Dam

EAST BRANCH CROTON RIVER· Putnam, New York· Built 1886· Concrete· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Juengst Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1886 and is 140 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY)
Dam Length208 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1886 (140 years old)
NID IDNY01468

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: March 2, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

EDWARD KELLY

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Juengst Dam?

Juengst 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 Juengst Dam?

Juengst Dam is owned by EDWARD KELLY (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Juengst Dam built?

Juengst Dam was completed in 1886, making it 140 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 Juengst Dam?

Juengst 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 Juengst Dam?

Juengst Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Juengst Dam last inspected?

Juengst Dam was last inspected on March 2, 2017. 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.