Pine Lake Park Dam, located in Westchester, New York, is a private recreational dam on Furnace Brook with a height of 12 feet and a length of 210 feet.
Wind
Humidity
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes and has a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 10 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam poses a significant hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level.
Despite not being rated for its condition, Pine Lake Park Dam undergoes inspections every four years, with the last one conducted in August 2017. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and risk management measures are currently unspecified, suggesting a need for updated safety protocols. Climate enthusiasts and water resource managers may find Pine Lake Park Dam an intriguing case study for understanding the intersection of recreational infrastructure, environmental regulations, and risk assessment in the context of climate change impacts on water resources.
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
FURNACE BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
12 |