Butler Pond Dam
Butler Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1914. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Butler Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Butler 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 City Of Glens Falls (local government). It impounds the Tr-glen Lake near Glens Falls.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 393 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 422 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Glens Falls |
| River/Stream | Tr-glen Lake |
| Coordinates | 43.36417, -73.73222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 393 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GLENS FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00231 |
| Federal ID | NY00231 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |