Tamarack Swamp Dam
Tamarack Swamp Dam is an earth dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tamarack Swamp Dam
The primary purpose of Tamarack Swamp Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fred H Bontecou (private). It impounds the Tr-wappinger Creek near Stanfordville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 133 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 710 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 03/15/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Stanfordville |
| River/Stream | Tr-wappinger Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.84167, -73.64500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 133 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FRED H BONTECOU |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00928 |
| Federal ID | NY00928 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |