Merriman Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Ulster |
| Nearest City | Lackawack |
| River/Stream | ROUNDOUT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.79917, -74.43278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 195 ft |
| Dam Height | 195 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 202,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 202,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153,633 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,099 acres |
| Drainage Area | 95 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180,000 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 | 10/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |