Washington Lake Dam
Washington Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1909. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Washington Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Washington Lake 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 Newburgh.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 166 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,371 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century 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 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 11/12/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Newburgh |
| River/Stream | Silver Stream |
| Coordinates | 41.49444, -74.06361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,371 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 166 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF NEWBURGH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00603 |
| Federal ID | NY00603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |