Silver Stream Reservoir Dam
Silver Stream Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1923. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Silver Stream Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Silver Stream 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 City Of Newburgh (local government). It impounds the Silver Stream near C. Newburgh.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 198 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,029 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1923, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2023.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% 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 | C. Newburgh |
| River/Stream | Silver Stream |
| Coordinates | 41.47722, -74.08806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,029 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,029 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 888 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 198 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF NEWBURGH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00511 |
| Federal ID | NY00511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |