Rockland Print Co Dam #2
Rockland Print Co Dam #2 is a concrete dam located in Rockland County, New York, built in 1875. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rockland Print Co Dam #2
The primary purpose of Rockland Print Co Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rockland County Drainage Agency (local government). It impounds the Minisceongo Creek near West Haverstraw.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5 acre-feet. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Nearest City | West Haverstraw |
| River/Stream | Minisceongo Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.20667, -73.99944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rockland County Drainage Agency |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13584 |
| Federal ID | NY13584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |