Woodward Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Woodward Dam, also known as Shawangunk Lake, is a vital water supply structure located in Baileyville, Orange County, New York.


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Summary

Completed in 1901, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 378 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1633 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of water supply, drawing from the TR-Little Shawangunk Kill river.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the NYS DEC, Woodward Dam is considered to have a high hazard potential due to its fair condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in December 2020. The spillway, with a width of 19 feet, is classified as uncontrolled, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of this critical water resource infrastructure in the region.

Year Completed

1901

Dam Length

378

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE SHAWANGUNK KILL

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

101

Drainage Area

1.5

Nid Storage

1633

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

30
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.