Roxbury Dam

TR-DELAWARE RIVER· Delaware, New York· Built 1912· Earth· 36 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Roxbury Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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	36 ft (taller than 85.3% in NY)
Dam Length	595 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	101 acre-ft
Normal Storage	64 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Max Discharge	1,391 cfs
Year Completed	1912 (114 years old)
NID ID	NY00788

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: January 2, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

FRANK ADAMIAK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roxbury Dam?

Roxbury 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 Roxbury Dam?

Roxbury Dam is owned by FRANK ADAMIAK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roxbury Dam built?

Roxbury Dam was completed in 1912, making it 114 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 Roxbury Dam?

Roxbury 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 Roxbury Dam?

Roxbury Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Roxbury Dam last inspected?

Roxbury Dam was last inspected on January 2, 2020. 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.