Jerome Park Reservoir Dam
Jerome Park Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Bronx County, New York, built in 1906. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jerome Park Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Jerome Park Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by New York City Dept Of Environmental Protection;nycdep Dams East Of The Hudson River (local government). It impounds the None near Kings Bridge Heights.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 94 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1906, 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 11/21/2024.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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 | Bronx |
| Nearest City | Kings Bridge Heights |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 40.87891, -73.89693 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 94 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NEW YORK CITY DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION;NYCDEP DAMS EAST OF THE HUDSON RIVER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00064 |
| Federal ID | NY00064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |