Willow Brook Dam

Orange County, New York (near Bull Mine)

River/Stream: TR-MERRIEWOLD LAKE

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
550 ft
Reservoir Storage
995 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
935 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-07-30

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00035
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
41.35000, -74.19833
Age
102 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.