Baxter Preserve Pond Dam
Baxter Preserve Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Westchester County, New York, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Baxter Preserve Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Baxter Preserve Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The North Salem Open Land Foundation, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-titicus River near Salem Center.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/17/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | Salem Center |
| River/Stream | Tr-titicus River |
| Coordinates | 41.33750, -73.58194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THE NORTH SALEM OPEN LAND FOUNDATION, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01168 |
| Federal ID | NY01168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |