Robert Ebner Pond Dam
Robert Ebner Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Robert Ebner Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Ebner Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Blue Sky Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-bush Kill.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/16/2019.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-bush Kill |
| Coordinates | 42.12833, -74.78528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 707 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Blue Sky Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12583 |
| Federal ID | NY12583 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |