Stony Point Dam
Stony Point Dam is a concrete dam located in Rockland County, New York, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stony Point Dam
The primary purpose of Stony Point 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 Veolia Water New York, Inc. (public utility). It impounds the Cedar Pond Brook near Stony Point.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 9 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, 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 04/29/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Nearest City | Stony Point |
| River/Stream | Cedar Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.23222, -73.99972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Veolia Water NEW YORK, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13248 |
| Federal ID | NY13248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |