Wurtsboro Hills Dam
Wurtsboro Hills Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wurtsboro Hills Dam
The primary purpose of Wurtsboro Hills Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wurtsboro Hills Community Association (private). It impounds the Willsey Brook near Wurtsboro Hills.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/16/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Wurtsboro Hills |
| River/Stream | Willsey Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.59528, -74.50306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WURTSBORO HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12774 |
| Federal ID | NY12774 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |