Amawalk Lake North Dam
Amawalk Lake North Dam is an earth dam located in Westchester County, New York, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Amawalk Lake North Dam
The primary purpose of Amawalk Lake North 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 Amawalk Shenorock Water District (local government). It impounds the Tr-plum Brook near Lincolndale.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 08/24/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | Lincolndale |
| River/Stream | Tr-plum Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.32694, -73.73944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | AMAWALK SHENOROCK WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01155 |
| Federal ID | NY01155 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |