Jerome Park Reservoir Dam dam
Jerome Park Reservoir Dam
The Jerome Park Reservoir Dam, located in Kings Bridge Heights, Bronx, New York, is a crucial structure for water supply management in the area. Built in 1906, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and has a length of 1100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2850 acre-feet. With a surface area of 94 acres and a drainage area of 0.15 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in regulating water flow and ensuring a stable water supply for the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the NYS DEC, the Jerome Park Reservoir Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed as satisfactory in condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 16 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 200 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in November 2019, ensuring its safety and reliability for the surrounding community.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, the Jerome Park Reservoir Dam continues to serve as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area. Its historical significance and ongoing maintenance highlight the importance of preserving and safeguarding this critical piece of infrastructure for future generations. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find the Jerome Park Reservoir Dam to be a captivating example of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in action.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Jerome Park Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack River At New Milford Nj | 12 cfs | → |
| Saddle River At Lodi Nj | 41 cfs | → |
| Hackensack River At Rivervale Nj | 32 cfs | → |
| Pascack Brook At Westwood Nj | 31 cfs | → |
| Saddle River At Ridgewood Nj | 11 cfs | → |
| Pascack Brook At Park Ridge Nj | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jerome Park Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Warburton Avenue 565, Hastings-On-Hudson
- Park Crescent 345, Queens
- Riverside Avenue Little Ferry
- Secaucus Greenway Secaucus
- River Barge Park
- Hoboken Newport Walkway – Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Hoboken
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Jerome Park Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jerome Park Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Jerome Park Reservoir Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Jerome Park Reservoir Dam.