Doodletown Dam
Doodletown Dam is a concrete dam located in Rockland County, New York, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Doodletown Dam
The primary purpose of Doodletown Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nysoprhp - Palisades Interstate Park Commission (state). It impounds the Doodletown Brook.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years 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 05/07/2025.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Doodletown Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.29528, -73.99222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01100 |
| Federal ID | NY01100 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |