Hathaway Pond Dam
Hathaway Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1800. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hathaway Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hathaway Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kingswood United Methodist Campsite (private). It impounds the Trib To Sands Creek near Kelsey.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | Kelsey |
| River/Stream | Trib To Sands Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.06167, -75.28194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 610 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KINGSWOOD UNITED METHODIST CAMPSITE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16273 |
| Federal ID | NY16273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |