Kingston Reservoir #2 Dam
Kingston Reservoir #2 Dam is a concrete dam located in Ulster County, New York, built in 1910. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Kingston Reservoir #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Kingston Reservoir #2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Kingston (local government). It impounds the Saw Kill near Zena.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Nearest City | Zena |
| River/Stream | Saw Kill |
| Coordinates | 42.03833, -74.09194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 14,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF KINGSTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00080 |
| Federal ID | NY00080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |