Engleville Pond Dam
Engleville Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Schoharie County, New York, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Engleville Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Engleville 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 Village Of Sharon Springs (local government). It impounds the Tr-west Creek near Engleville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
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. 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 07/14/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Schoharie |
| Nearest City | Engleville |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.75528, -74.65222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF SHARON SPRINGS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00818 |
| Federal ID | NY00818 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |