Goshen Reservoir #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Goshen Reservoir #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Goshen Reservoir #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 Goshen (local government). It impounds the Otter Kill near Otter Kill.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/04/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Otter Kill |
| River/Stream | Otter Kill |
| Coordinates | 41.36833, -74.31667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 770 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Goshen |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00500 |
| Federal ID | NY00500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |