Horseshoe Pond Dam
Horseshoe Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Horseshoe Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nys Dec Division Of Lands & Forests (state). It impounds the Horseshoe Pond Brook near Schroon Lake.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 697 acre-feet.
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 09/01/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Schroon Lake |
| River/Stream | Horseshoe Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.83306, -73.80611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01375 |
| Federal ID | NY01375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |