H T Vogel Pond Dam
H T Vogel Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Columbia County, New York, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About H T Vogel Pond Dam
The primary purpose of H T Vogel Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jan Siegmund;r. Benjamin Maddox (private). It impounds the Tr-roeliff Jansen Kill near Spaulding Furnace.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 | Spaulding Furnace |
| River/Stream | Tr-roeliff Jansen Kill |
| Coordinates | 42.04611, -73.69389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 692 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jan Siegmund;R. Benjamin Maddox |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01193 |
| Federal ID | NY01193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |