Monroe Recreation Lake Dam, also known as Monroe Ponds/Smiths Mill, is a stone dam located in Monroe, New York, along the Ramapo River.
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Completed in 1936, this dam serves a primary purpose of recreation and has a normal storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. With a height of 14 feet and a length of 155 feet, the dam creates a surface area of 13 acres and can handle a maximum discharge of 259 cubic feet per second.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Monroe Recreation Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 52 feet and has not been modified in recent years. Despite a moderate risk level, the dam is regularly inspected and meets state permitting and enforcement requirements, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and the longevity of the recreational facilities it supports.
Year Completed |
1936 |
Dam Length |
155 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
RAMAPO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Stone |
Surface Area |
13 |
Drainage Area |
3.3 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Beaver Pond Campsite
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Beaver Pond - Harriman State Park
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Round Pond Military
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