Pine Meadow Brook Dam
Key Takeaway
Pine Meadow Brook Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 63.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 860 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 860 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Max Discharge | 408 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00975 |
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
NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pine Meadow Brook Dam?
Pine Meadow 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 Pine Meadow Brook Dam?
Pine Meadow Brook Dam is owned by NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pine Meadow Brook Dam built?
Pine Meadow Brook Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Pine Meadow Brook Dam?
Pine Meadow 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 Pine Meadow Brook Dam?
Pine Meadow Brook Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Pine Meadow Brook Dam last inspected?
Pine Meadow Brook Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.