Rock Tavern Dam

TR-OTTER KILL· Orange, New York· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Rock Tavern Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge438 cfs
NID IDNY01637

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: October 29, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS DEC

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rock Tavern Dam?

Rock Tavern 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 Rock Tavern Dam?

Rock Tavern Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rock Tavern Dam?

Rock Tavern Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rock Tavern Dam?

Rock Tavern 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 Rock Tavern Dam last inspected?

Rock Tavern Dam was last inspected on October 29, 2007. 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.