New Central Park Receiving Res Dam
Key Takeaway
New Central Park Receiving Res Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1862 and is 164 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 38 ft (taller than 87.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 8,448 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 124 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1862 (164 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00188 |
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
NYC DEP, BUREAU OF WATER & SEWER OPERATIONS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of New Central Park Receiving Res Dam?
New Central Park Receiving Res 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 New Central Park Receiving Res Dam?
New Central Park Receiving Res Dam is owned by NYC DEP, BUREAU OF WATER & SEWER OPERATIONS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Central Park Receiving Res Dam built?
New Central Park Receiving Res Dam was completed in 1862, making it 164 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 New Central Park Receiving Res Dam?
New Central Park Receiving Res Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is New Central Park Receiving Res Dam?
New Central Park Receiving Res Dam has a dam height of 38 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 New Central Park Receiving Res Dam last inspected?
New Central Park Receiving Res Dam was last inspected on November 14, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.