Located in Red Mill, Ulster County, New York, North Woods Dam #2 is a privately-owned earth dam completed in 1984 for water supply purposes along the TR-DWAAR KILL river.
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With a height of 18 feet and a length of 591 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. It has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), North Woods Dam #2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 23 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 110 cubic feet per second. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3.
Despite its remote location and limited associated structures, North Woods Dam #2 serves as a crucial water supply infrastructure in the region. Its strategic positioning and functionality highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring such dams for sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
591 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DWAAR KILL |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
97 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |