Chimney Corners Dam
Chimney Corners Dam is an earth dam located in Westchester County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chimney Corners Dam
The primary purpose of Chimney Corners Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Watergate Motor Inn (private). It impounds the Furnace Brook near Chimney Corners.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet.
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 03/31/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | Chimney Corners |
| River/Stream | Furnace Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.22944, -73.90806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WATERGATE MOTOR INN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00599 |
| Federal ID | NY00599 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |