Ibm Corp Technical Institute Dam
Ibm Corp Technical Institute Dam is an earth dam located in Westchester County, New York, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ibm Corp Technical Institute Dam
The primary purpose of Ibm Corp Technical Institute Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Education First;thornwood (private). It impounds the Tr-bronx River near Hawthorne.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/18/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | Hawthorne |
| River/Stream | Tr-bronx River |
| Coordinates | 41.10889, -73.77000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 72 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | EDUCATION FIRST;Thornwood |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13606 |
| Federal ID | NY13606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |