Indian Kill Reservoir Dam
Indian Kill Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Indian Kill Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Kill 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 Nysoprhp - Palisades Interstate Park Commission;orange County Public Works;united Water New York (suez) (private). It impounds the Indian Kill near Tuxedo Park.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 728 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 10/14/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Tuxedo Park |
| River/Stream | Indian Kill |
| Coordinates | 41.23667, -74.20833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 728 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 728 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION;ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS;United Water New York (SUEZ) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00242 |
| Federal ID | NY00242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |