Clove Lake 2 Dam
Clove Lake 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clove Lake 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Clove Lake 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nyc Dept Of Parks And Recreation (local government). It impounds the Tr-hudson River near Sunnyside.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 11/21/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Richmond |
| Nearest City | Sunnyside |
| River/Stream | Tr-hudson River |
| Coordinates | 40.61972, -74.11181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYC DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13281 |
| Federal ID | NY13281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |