Glenmere Lake Dam
New York — Orange County — BROWNS CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| River | BROWNS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.33750, -74.32861 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,327 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,327 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 328 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 3, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1880 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS;TOWN OF CHESTER;VILLAGE OF FLORIDA |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.