Merriman Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyUlster
Nearest CityLackawack
River/StreamROUNDOUT CREEK
Coordinates41.79917, -74.43278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height195 ft
Dam Height195 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage202,800 acre-ft
Max Storage202,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage153,633 acre-ft
Surface Area2,099 acres
Drainage Area95 sq mi
Max Discharge180,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNYCDEP DAMS WEST OF THE HUDSON RIVER
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/11/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00074
Federal IDNY00074
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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