Sterling Forest Lake Dam
New York — Orange County — TR-RINGWOOD CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| River | TR-RINGWOOD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.16056, -74.25556 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 1, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC.;WATCHTOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, INC. |
| Other Name | Blue Lake Dam, Eagle Valley Lake |
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.