Pike Brook Dam
Pike Brook Dam is a concrete dam located in Washington County, New York, built in 1924. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pike Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Pike Brook Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Olivia O'reilly (private). It impounds the Tr-pike Brook.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century 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 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 05/04/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-pike Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.58222, -73.48556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Olivia O'Reilly |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14021 |
| Federal ID | NY14021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |