Richard Fletcher Pond Dam
Richard Fletcher Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, New York, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Richard Fletcher Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Richard Fletcher Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John C. Hall (private). It impounds the Mill Brook near Indian Lake.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 423 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. 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 04/28/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Indian Lake |
| River/Stream | Mill Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.79000, -74.34667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John C. Hall |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00521 |
| Federal ID | NY00521 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |