Pawling Reservoir Dam

Pawling Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Dutchess County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Pawling Reservoir Dam

The primary purpose of Pawling Reservoir 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 Village Of Pawling (local government). It impounds the Tr-hiller Brook near Hurd Corners.

The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2023.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyDutchess
Nearest CityHurd Corners
River/StreamTr-hiller Brook
Coordinates41.57667, -73.57722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVILLAGE OF PAWLING
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/22/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY01623
Federal IDNY01623
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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