Lake Deforest Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyRockland
Nearest CityWest Nyack
River/StreamHACKENSACK RIVER
Coordinates41.10620, -73.96746

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,330 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage36,362 acre-ft
Max Storage36,362 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,250 acre-ft
Surface Area900 acres
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVeolia Water NEW YORK, Inc.
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/10/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00095
Federal IDNY00095
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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