Edgecomb Pond Dam
Edgecomb Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1979. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Edgecomb Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Edgecomb 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 Town Of Bolton (local government). It impounds the Finkle Brook near Bolton Landing.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 97 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 399 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Bolton Landing |
| River/Stream | Finkle Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.57744, -73.68586 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 97 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF BOLTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00245 |
| Federal ID | NY00245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |