Walden

Orange County, New York (near Walden)

River/Stream: Wallkill River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
417 ft
Reservoir Storage
255 acre-ft
Year Completed
1909
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
15,525 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-08-29

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00597
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
41.55950, -74.19450
Age
117 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.