Ridgewood Reservoir Dam
New York — Queens County — TR-SPRING CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Queens |
| River | TR-SPRING CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.68750, -73.88556 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 926 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 926 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 22, 2015 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1891 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | NYC DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION |
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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.