Ridgebury Lake Dam dam
Ridgebury Lake Dam
Ridgebury Lake Dam, located in Orange County, New York, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1920 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 7 feet and has a length of 240 feet, creating a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet for Ridgebury Lake. With a spillway width of 10 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam has a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Ridgebury Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with guidelines. The dam overlooks the TR-Catlin Creek and plays a vital role in the recreational activities and water resource management in the area. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk management measures are being monitored closely.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Ridgebury Lake Dam to be an intriguing structure with a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. Its presence not only enhances the recreational opportunities in the region but also highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dam infrastructure for safety and sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Ridgebury Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neversink River At Godeffroy Ny | 606 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny | 5,700 cfs | → |
| Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny | 188 cfs | → |
| Wanaque River At Awosting Nj | 17 cfs | → |
| Delaware River At Montague Nj | 6,940 cfs | → |
| Neversink River At Bridgeville Ny | 413 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ridgebury Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Old East Main Street Town Of Wallkill
- Winding Waters Trail Town Of Warwick
- Butler Court Town Of Mamakating
- Town Of Mamakating
- Matamoras
- Laurel Meadow Drive Town Of Warwick
Track Ridgebury Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ridgebury Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ridgebury Lake 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 Low 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 Ridgebury Lake Dam.