Bowman Ave Dam

Westchester County, New York (near Rye Town)

River/Stream: BLIND BROOK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
122 ft
Reservoir Storage
54 acre-ft
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-11-03

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
NY01172
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
41.00333, -73.68778
Age
85 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.