Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam

TR-W BRANCH CROTON RIVER· Putnam, New York· Built 1957· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY)
Dam Length345 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage570 acre-ft
Normal Storage380 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,177 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDNY01143

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: Yes
Last Inspection: April 9, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYCDEP DAMS EAST OF THE HUDSON RIVER;SEVEN HILLS LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC.

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam?

Seven Hills Realty CO INC 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 Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam?

Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam is owned by NYCDEP DAMS EAST OF THE HUDSON RIVER;SEVEN HILLS LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam built?

Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam?

Seven Hills Realty CO INC 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 Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam?

Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam last inspected?

Seven Hills Realty CO INC Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2015. 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.