Ballard Dam
Ballard Dam is a masonry dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ballard Dam
The primary purpose of Ballard Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mid Hudson Holdings, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-stump Pond Stream near Pecksville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1931, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Pecksville |
| River/Stream | Tr-stump Pond Stream |
| Coordinates | 41.51694, -73.70361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mid Hudson Holdings, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00663 |
| Federal ID | NY00663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |