Downsville Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyDelaware
Nearest CityDownsville
River/StreamEAST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER
Coordinates42.07417, -74.96611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height204 ft
Dam Height204 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage609,740 acre-ft
Max Storage609,740 acre-ft
Normal Storage420,280 acre-ft
Surface Area5,763 acres
Drainage Area372 sq mi
Max Discharge200,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNYCDEP DAMS WEST OF THE HUDSON RIVER
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00342
Federal IDNY00342
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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