Bear Swamp Reservoir Dam
Bear Swamp Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bear Swamp Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Bear Swamp 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 Nys Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision - Faciltiies Planning (state). It impounds the Tr-basher Kill near Westbrookville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Westbrookville |
| River/Stream | Tr-basher Kill |
| Coordinates | 41.49167, -74.53833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision - Faciltiies Planning |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00592 |
| Federal ID | NY00592 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |