Kingston Reservoir #4 Dam
Kingston Reservoir #4 Dam is an earth dam located in Ulster County, New York, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kingston Reservoir #4 Dam
The primary purpose of Kingston Reservoir #4 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 Kingston (local government). It impounds the Tr-saw Kill near Sweet Meadows.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1909, 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 11/18/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Nearest City | Sweet Meadows |
| River/Stream | Tr-saw Kill |
| Coordinates | 42.01167, -74.07167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 175 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF KINGSTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01326 |
| Federal ID | NY01326 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |