Windy Wes Golf Course Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Silver Lake Dam Monhagen Lake Dike
Last Updated: January 12, 2026
Windy Wes Golf Course Dam in Middletown, New York, is a local government-owned structure located on the TR-Wallkill River.
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Summary
Built in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 50 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 12 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
With a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating of 2, Windy Wes Golf Course Dam has not been rated for its condition but is inspected by the NYS DEC on a regular basis. While it does not have a spillway, the dam's spillway width is 8 feet. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.14 square miles, and the dam's normal storage capacity is 18 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols are not specified in the data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Windy Wes Golf Course Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and recreational infrastructure in a local government setting. Its location on the TR-Wallkill River, its size and storage capacity, and its risk assessment rating all contribute to a complex picture of water resource management and the intersection of human activity with natural systems. Further investigation into the dam's condition assessment, risk management measures, and emergency preparedness protocols could shed more light on its resilience in the face of potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
50 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WALLKILL RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
0.14 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Neversink River At Godeffroy Ny
|
149cfs |
Neversink River At Bridgeville Ny
|
118cfs |
Wallkill River At Gardiner Ny
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1440cfs |
Delaware River At Port Jervis Ny
|
1690cfs |
Mongaup River Near Mongaup Ny
|
205cfs |
Mongaup River At Mongaup Valley Ny
|
74cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Windy Wes Golf Course Dam