Robinson Pond Dam
Robinson Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Columbia County, New York, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Robinson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Robinson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Taconic Shores Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Roeliff Jansen Kill near West Copake.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 125 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,208 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/13/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | West Copake |
| River/Stream | Roeliff Jansen Kill |
| Coordinates | 42.11306, -73.56333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 925 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 684 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TACONIC SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00267 |
| Federal ID | NY00267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |