Leland Pond Dam
Leland Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, New York, built in 1836. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Leland Pond Dam
Leland Pond Dam is a dam in Madison, New York. The dam is owned by New York State Canal Corporation (state). It impounds the Tr-chenango River near Hamilton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 96 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1836, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 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 11/02/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Hamilton |
| River/Stream | Tr-chenango River |
| Coordinates | 42.87111, -75.57361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1836 (190 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,820 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00914 |
| Federal ID | NY00914 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |