Jerome Park Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyBronx
Nearest CityKings Bridge Heights
River/StreamNONE
Coordinates40.87891, -73.89693

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,850 acre-ft
Max Storage2,850 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,380 acre-ft
Surface Area94 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNEW YORK CITY DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION;NYCDEP DAMS EAST OF THE HUDSON RIVER
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/21/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00064
Federal IDNY00064
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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