RED HOOK MILLS DAM - NY01179-1313
Dam Name: RED HOOK MILLS DAM
State: NY
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/28/2011
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDNY01179-1313
Incident Descriptiondam was overtopped and now seeping. Hurricane Irene
Named Hydrologic EventIrene
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Additional Remarks or UpdatesSome downstream residents reported evacuated.
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeOT
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPN
Dam Height26 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)104.00
Surface Area (acres)12.00
Year Completed
NID NumberNY01179
River NameSAW KILL
Latitude42.0106
Longitude-73.8728
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)NYS DEC
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