Frederick W Cook Dam
Frederick W Cook Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frederick W Cook Dam
The primary purpose of Frederick W Cook Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Garrison Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Philips Brook.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 230 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 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 01/24/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Putnam |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Philips Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.38131, -73.91419 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Garrison Properties LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY17210 |
| Federal ID | NY17210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |