Bell Brook Pond Dam
Bell Brook Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Saratoga County, New York, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bell Brook Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bell Brook Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bell Brook Club (private). It impounds the Bell Brook near Conklingville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 232 acre-feet. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/22/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | Conklingville |
| River/Stream | Bell Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.33889, -73.93806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BELL BROOK CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01366 |
| Federal ID | NY01366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |