Monroe Recreation Lake Dam
Monroe Recreation Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Monroe Recreation Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Monroe Recreation Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Monroe (local government). It impounds the Ramapo River near Monroe.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 155 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2016.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Ramapo River |
| Coordinates | 41.32417, -74.18694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 259 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF MONROE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00036 |
| Federal ID | NY00036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |