Highland Falls #2 Dam
Highland Falls #2 Dam is a masonry dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1909. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Highland Falls #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Highland Falls #2 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 30 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century 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 10/13/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Highland Falls |
| River/Stream | Highland Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.38194, -74.01417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF HIGHLAND FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00229 |
| Federal ID | NY00229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |