Christie Brook Dam #1
Christie Brook Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Rockland County, New York, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Christie Brook Dam #1
The primary purpose of Christie Brook Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nysoprhp - Palisades Interstate Park Commission (state). It impounds the Pine Meadow Brook near Sloatsburg.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/26/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Nearest City | Sloatsburg |
| River/Stream | Pine Meadow Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.18167, -74.12528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00098 |
| Federal ID | NY00098 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |