New Rochelle Reservoir #1 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyWestchester
Nearest CityEastchester
River/StreamLYON CREEK
Coordinates40.95667, -73.79889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length680 ft
Year Completed1894 (132 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,043 acre-ft
Max Storage1,043 acre-ft
Normal Storage582 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge744 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBlock 138 Corporation;CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE;TOWNHOUSES AT LAKE ISLE ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00020
Federal IDNY00020
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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