Murray Hill Estates Dam
Murray Hill Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Westchester County, New York, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Murray Hill Estates Dam
Murray Hill Estates Dam is a dam in Westchester, New York. The dam is owned by Howard & Leslie Martin;marion Fenton (private). It impounds the Tr-sheldrake River near Scarsdale.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 105 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | Scarsdale |
| River/Stream | Tr-sheldrake River |
| Coordinates | 40.99806, -73.77417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 69 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | HOWARD & LESLIE MARTIN;MARION FENTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13630 |
| Federal ID | NY13630 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |