Merriewold Lake Dam

Orange County, New York (near V Washingtonville)

River/Stream: SATTERLY CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
380 ft
Reservoir Storage
96 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,470 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2020-12-10

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00572
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
41.37528, -74.18528
Age
73 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.