Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam
Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam is a concrete dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam
The primary purpose of Curtis S Read Scout Reservation Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Greater Hudson Valley Council (private). It impounds the Tr-brant Lake near Brant Lake.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 94 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Brant Lake |
| River/Stream | Tr-brant Lake |
| Coordinates | 43.74944, -73.67083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 94 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,880 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Greater Hudson Valley Council |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00516 |
| Federal ID | NY00516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |