Tamarack Pond Dam
Tamarack Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Tamarack Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Tamarack 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 Village Of Cornwall-on-hudson (local government). It impounds the Tr-hudson River near Cornwall.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 11/12/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Cornwall |
| River/Stream | Tr-hudson River |
| Coordinates | 41.39528, -74.02667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13240 |
| Federal ID | NY13240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |