De Flora Brothers Dam Lower
De Flora Brothers Dam Lower is an earth dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About De Flora Brothers Dam Lower
The primary purpose of De Flora Brothers Dam Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeside Farms Associates Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-crum Elbow Creek near East Park.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | East Park |
| River/Stream | Tr-crum Elbow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.86639, -73.89083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKESIDE FARMS ASSOCIATES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01152 |
| Federal ID | NY01152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |