Brooks Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Richmond County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 50 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Brooks Pond Dam
Brooks Pond Dam is a dam in Richmond, New York. The dam is owned by Nyc Dept of Parks and Recreation (local government). It impounds the Tr-hudson River near Port Richmond.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across.
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 11/21/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Richmond |
| Nearest City | Port Richmond |
| River/Stream | Tr-hudson River |
| Coordinates | 40.62500, -74.12139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nyc Dept of Parks and Recreation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16098 |
| Federal ID | NY16098 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |