Rev Woodrow Brown Dam, also known as Beaver Meadow Dam, is a private dam located in Plymouth, New York.
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Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and spans a length of 500 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding 37-acre surface area and the 346-acre NID storage capacity.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Rev Woodrow Brown Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 24 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 108 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures and preparedness.
Overall, Rev Woodrow Brown Dam provides a valuable recreational resource in Chenango County, New York, for locals and visitors alike to appreciate and enjoy. With its tranquil setting and moderate risk level, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of balancing water infrastructure development with environmental stewardship and safety considerations in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAWLEY BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
37 |
Drainage Area |
0.34 |
Nid Storage |
346 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |