West Brook Dam
West Brook Dam is a rockfill dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1888. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About West Brook Dam
West Brook Dam is a dam in Delaware, New York. The dam is owned by Phillip & Patty O'donnell (private). It impounds the Third Brook near Walton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 95 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. Completed in 1888, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/07/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | Walton |
| River/Stream | Third Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.18722, -75.14889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Phillip & Patty O'Donnell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12465 |
| Federal ID | NY12465 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |