Bridgeview Plaza Dam is an earth dam located in Ulster County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 5 ft5 ft tall and 750 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bridgeview Plaza Dam
The primary purpose of Bridgeview Plaza 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 Bridgeview Sp Corp (private). It impounds the None near Highland.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/17/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Nearest City | Highland |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 41.70028, -73.96528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bridgeview Sp Corp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14151 |
| Federal ID | NY14151 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |