Westbrook Reservoir #1 Dam
Westbrook Reservoir #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, New York, built in 1905. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Westbrook Reservoir #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Westbrook Reservoir #1 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 City Of Plattsburgh (local government). It impounds the Patterson Brook near West Plattsburgh.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century 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 09/26/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | West Plattsburgh |
| River/Stream | Patterson Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.71222, -73.59000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF PLATTSBURGH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01530 |
| Federal ID | NY01530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |