New Central Park Receiving Res Dam
New Central Park Receiving Res Dam is an earth dam located in New York County, New York, built in 1862. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About New Central Park Receiving Res Dam
The primary purpose of New Central Park Receiving Res Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nyc Dep, Bureau Of Water & Sewer Operations (local government). It impounds the None near Manhattan.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 8,448 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 96 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,013 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1862, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 11/21/2024.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | New York |
| Nearest City | Manhattan |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 40.78222, -73.96306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,448 ft |
| Year Completed | 1862 (164 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,013 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,013 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,352 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 124 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYC DEP, BUREAU OF WATER & SEWER OPERATIONS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00188 |
| Federal ID | NY00188 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |