Ridgewood Reservoir Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyQueens
Nearest CityHighland Park
River/StreamTR-SPRING CREEK
Coordinates40.68750, -73.88556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length8,000 ft
Year Completed1891 (135 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage926 acre-ft
Max Storage926 acre-ft
Normal Storage674 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNYC DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/22/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00160
Federal IDNY00160
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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