Bog Brook Dam #1
Bog Brook Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Putnam County, New York, built in 1893. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bog Brook Dam #1
The primary purpose of Bog Brook Dam #1 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 Nycdep Dams East Of The Hudson River (local government). It impounds the Tr-e Branch Croton River near Brewster.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 1,340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 399 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17,130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1893, 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 03/07/2024.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% 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 | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Brewster |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Branch Croton River |
| Coordinates | 41.40528, -73.59028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1893 (133 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 399 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYCDEP DAMS EAST OF THE HUDSON RIVER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00068 |
| Federal ID | NY00068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |