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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyWestchester
Nearest CityHawthorne
River/StreamTr-bronx River
Coordinates41.10889, -73.77000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length470 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18 acre-ft
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge72 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerEDUCATION FIRST;Thornwood
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY13606
Federal IDNY13606
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams