Dams in Richmond County, New York
4Total Dams
1High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Richmond County, New York
Richmond County has 4 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Richmond County is 109 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Silver Lake Reservoir Dam at 65 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Reservoir Dam | High | Satisfactory | 65 | Recreation | 1917 |
| Martlings Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 25 | Other | |
| Brooks Pond Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 20 | Other | |
| Clove Lake 2 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation |