Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam

TR-GORY BROOK· Westchester, New York· Built 1965· Earth· 15 ft tall

Significant Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY)
Dam Length	200 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	10 acre-ft
Normal Storage	8 acre-ft

Surface Area	2 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	160 cfs
Year Completed	1965 (61 years old)
NID ID	NY13598

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: November 19, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam?

Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam?

Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam is owned by SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam built?

Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam?

Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam?

Sleepy Hollow Country Club 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 Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam last inspected?

Sleepy Hollow Country Club Dam was last inspected on November 19, 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.