Cascade Lake Dam
Cascade Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cascade Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cascade Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Warwick (local government). It impounds the Long House Creek near Bellvale.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 167 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1946, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Bellvale |
| River/Stream | Long House Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.20444, -74.34444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 167 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,820 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF WARWICK |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12998 |
| Federal ID | NY12998 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |