Arrow Park Rec Dam
Arrow Park Rec Dam is an arch dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Arrow Park Rec Dam
The primary purpose of Arrow Park Rec Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nysoprhp - Palisades Interstate Park Commission (state). It impounds the Tr-ramapo River near Southfields.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 198 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century old.
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 12/30/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Southfields |
| River/Stream | Tr-ramapo River |
| Coordinates | 41.27833, -74.18667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 198 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01101 |
| Federal ID | NY01101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |