Wesley Chapel Dam #1
Wesley Chapel Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Rockland County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wesley Chapel Dam #1
The primary purpose of Wesley Chapel Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wesley Middle Realty Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-mahwah River near Suffern.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet.
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 08/28/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Nearest City | Suffern |
| River/Stream | Tr-mahwah River |
| Coordinates | 41.15583, -74.09778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WESLEY MIDDLE REALTY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13273 |
| Federal ID | NY13273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |