Hill And Hollow Country Estates Dam
Hill And Hollow Country Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hill And Hollow Country Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Hill And Hollow Country Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dahowski Construction Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-fall Kill Creek near Hyde Park.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Hyde Park |
| River/Stream | Tr-fall Kill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.78861, -73.89000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 164 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dahowski Construction Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14346 |
| Federal ID | NY14346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |