Sterling Forest Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyOrange
Nearest CityEagle Valley
River/StreamTR-RINGWOOD CREEK
Coordinates41.16056, -74.25556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length320 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,380 acre-ft
Max Storage1,380 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area115 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC.;WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00226
Federal IDNY00226
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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