Ryder Lake Dam
New York — Putnam County — WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Putnam |
| River | WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.47333, -73.76972 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | November 20, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | MARIGRACE BLANKS |
| Other Name | Forge Lake Dam |
Location Map
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.