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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountyUlster
Nearest CitySweet Meadows
River/StreamTr-saw Kill
Coordinates42.01167, -74.07167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage190 acre-ft
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Max Discharge175 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF KINGSTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/18/2009
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01326
Federal IDNY01326
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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