Camp Herrlich Dam
Camp Herrlich Dam is a concrete dam located in Putnam County, New York, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Camp Herrlich Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Herrlich Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Putnam County Department Of Public Works (local government). It impounds the Tr-middle Br Croton River near Field Corners.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/24/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Field Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Br Croton River |
| Coordinates | 41.47556, -73.63167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Putnam County Department of Public Works |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13918 |
| Federal ID | NY13918 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |