Murray Hill Estates Dam dam
Murray Hill Estates Dam
Murray Hill Estates Dam, located in Scarsdale, New York, was completed in 1979 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-SHELDRAKE RIVER. This privately-owned earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 105 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 11 acre-feet. Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, the dam has a moderate risk rating of 3.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Murray Hill Estates Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 15 feet, and it is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 69 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.08 square miles, with a surface area of 2 acres.
As an essential infrastructure for flood control in the region, the Murray Hill Estates Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community from potential water-related disasters. With its strategic location and design features, this dam serves as a vital resource for safeguarding the residents and properties of Westchester County, New York.
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 Murray Hill Estates Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack River At Rivervale Nj | 28 cfs | → |
| Hackensack River At West Nyack Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Rippowam River At Stamford | 7 cfs | → |
| Pascack Brook At Westwood Nj | 27 cfs | → |
| Hackensack River At New Milford Nj | 5 cfs | → |
| Pascack Brook At Park Ridge Nj | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Murray Hill Estates Dam.
Boat launches
- Warburton Avenue 565, Hastings-On-Hudson
- Seagate Road 3, Greenwich
- Maple Way 10, Town Of North Castle
- Park Crescent 345, Queens
- Croton Riverwalk Croton-On-Hudson
- Riverside Avenue Little Ferry
Campgrounds
- Croton Point Park
- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
- Blue Mountain Reservation
- Beaver Pond - Harriman State Park
- Beaver Pond Campsite
- Battle Row
Fishing spots
Track Murray Hill Estates Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Murray Hill Estates Dam
Where does the data for Murray Hill Estates 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 Murray Hill Estates Dam.