Teatown Lake Dam dam
Teatown Lake Dam
Teatown Lake Dam, located in Westchester, New York, is a privately owned structure with a significant impact on the surrounding area. Built in 1928, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 203 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Situated on the Bailey Brook, the dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its historical significance, Teatown Lake Dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential and a very high risk level. The last inspection in June 2018 revealed the need for maintenance and improvement to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of downstream communities. With a controlled spillway and a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet under normal conditions, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding area from floods and other water-related hazards.
As a key structure in the region, Teatown Lake Dam requires immediate attention and risk management measures to address its poor condition and mitigate potential hazards. With the involvement of state regulatory agencies and an emergency action plan in place, efforts are underway to ensure the dam's safety and functionality for the benefit of the community and the environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the preservation and enhancement of Teatown Lake Dam serve as a vital component in safeguarding water resources and adapting to the challenges of a changing climate.
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 Teatown Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Croton R @ New Croton Dam Nr Croton-On-Hudson Ny | 322 cfs | → |
| Muscoot River Below Dam At Amawalk Ny | 16 cfs | → |
| Muscoot River At Baldwin Place Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Cross River At Katonah Ny | 20 cfs | → |
| Hackensack River At West Nyack Ny | 11 cfs | → |
| Titicus River At Purdys Station Ny | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Teatown Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Croton Riverwalk Croton-On-Hudson
- Cortlandt Street Cortlandt
- Broadway Buchanan
- Hudson Avenue Peekskill
- Battlefield Road Town Of Stony Point
- Bear Mountain Bridge Road Cortlandt
Campgrounds
- Croton Point Park
- Blue Mountain Reservation
- Camping For Hikers On Ballfield Graymoor Center
- Beaver Pond Campsite
- Beaver Pond - Harriman State Park
- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
Track Teatown Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Teatown Lake Dam
Where does the data for Teatown 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 Significant 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 Teatown Lake Dam.