Allen Pond Dam
Allen Pond Dam is an other dam located in Otsego County, New York, built in 1917. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Allen Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Allen Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tbr Global Ventures, Llc (private). It impounds the Morris Brook near Gilbertsville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 231 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1917, the structure is over a century 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 05/09/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | Gilbertsville |
| River/Stream | Morris Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.56083, -75.30667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TBR Global Ventures, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01092 |
| Federal ID | NY01092 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |