Bog Meadow Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1996. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 440 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bog Meadow Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Bog Meadow Reservoir 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 Village of Highland Falls (local government). It impounds the Highland Brook near Highland Falls.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 877 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/13/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Highland Falls |
| River/Stream | Highland Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.38528, -74.01306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 877 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 877 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Highland Falls |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00228 |
| Federal ID | NY00228 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |