Brookside Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityAmsterdam
River/StreamBUNN CREEK
Coordinates42.94972, -74.18417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1882 (144 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage375 acre-ft
Max Storage375 acre-ft
Normal Storage306 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF AMSTERDAM
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00168
Federal IDNY00168
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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