Dams in Bronx County, New York

2Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Bronx County, New York

Bronx County has 2 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.

The average dam in Bronx County is 123 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Jerome Park Reservoir Dam at 42 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Jerome Park Reservoir DamHighSatisfactory42Water Supply1906
Bronx River Dam (north)SignificantFair18Recreation1900