Ashokan Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Ulster |
| Nearest City | Olive Bridge |
| River/Stream | ESOPUS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.93806, -74.21917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 213 ft |
| Dam Height | 213 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 512,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 512,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 392,498 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,923 acres |
| Drainage Area | 256 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 209,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYCDEP DAMS WEST OF THE HUDSON RIVER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |