Goshen Reservoir #1 Dam
Goshen Reservoir #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Goshen Reservoir #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Goshen Reservoir #1 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 Goshen (local government). It impounds the Tr-rio Grande Creek near Goshen.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 66 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 867 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 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 03/18/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% 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 | Orange |
| Nearest City | Goshen |
| River/Stream | Tr-rio Grande Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.38361, -74.33278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF GOSHEN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00488 |
| Federal ID | NY00488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |