Fred Katz Pond Dam
Fred Katz Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Fred Katz Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fred Katz Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Idriz & Murto Musovic (private). It impounds the Tr-taylor Brook near Mountain Dale.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 990 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Mountain Dale |
| River/Stream | Tr-taylor Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.67389, -74.53250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | IDRIZ & MURTO MUSOVIC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00673 |
| Federal ID | NY00673 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |