Glenwood Lake Dam
Glenwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Westchester County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Glenwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Glenwood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of New Rochelle (local government). It impounds the Tr-hutchinson River near Pelham.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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 03/21/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | Pelham |
| River/Stream | Tr-hutchinson River |
| Coordinates | 40.91861, -73.80167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13618 |
| Federal ID | NY13618 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |