Staatsburg Water Co Dam
Staatsburg Water Co Dam is a masonry dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1908. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Staatsburg Water Co Dam
The primary purpose of Staatsburg Water Co Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marshall Drive Estates Llc (private). It impounds the Indian Kill near Norrie Heights.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 219 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1908, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Norrie Heights |
| River/Stream | Indian Kill |
| Coordinates | 41.85111, -73.90778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 219 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARSHALL DRIVE ESTATES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01636 |
| Federal ID | NY01636 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |