Olmstedville Pond Dam
Olmstedville Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Essex County, New York, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Olmstedville Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Olmstedville Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Minerva (local government). It impounds the Trout Creek near Olmstedville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/24/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Olmstedville |
| River/Stream | Trout Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.77278, -73.93333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF MINERVA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13305 |
| Federal ID | NY13305 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |