BREAKNECK BROOK DAM - NY13564-1316
Dam Name: BREAKNECK BROOK DAM
State: NY
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/28/2011
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: High Reservoir Level
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Incident IDNY13564-1316
Incident DescriptionIncreased seepage identified by owner NYS Parks. High water during Hurricane Irene.
Named Hydrologic EventIrene
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
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Primary Purpose(s)R
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Dam Height18 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)48.00
Surface Area (acres)5.00
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NID NumberNY13564
River NameBREAKNECK BROOK
Latitude41.4489
Longitude-73.9633
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Regulatory Agency(ies)NYS DEC
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