Burton Herrington Pond Dam
Burton Herrington Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Columbia County, New York, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Burton Herrington Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Burton Herrington Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pine Knockin' Farm Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-roeliff Jansen Kill near East Hillsdale.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. 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 | East Hillsdale |
| River/Stream | Tr-roeliff Jansen Kill |
| Coordinates | 42.22139, -73.49833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 406 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pine Knockin' Farm Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00732 |
| Federal ID | NY00732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |