Lower Wee-wah Lake Dam
Lower Wee-wah Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1890. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lower Wee-wah Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Wee-wah Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Tuxedo Park (local government). It impounds the Tr-ramapo River near Tuxedo Park.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 610 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Tuxedo Park |
| River/Stream | Tr-ramapo River |
| Coordinates | 41.21938, -74.19119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF TUXEDO PARK |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00023 |
| Federal ID | NY00023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |