Jackson Pond Dam
Jackson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Chenango County, New York, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jackson Pond Dam
Jackson Pond Dam is a dam in Chenango, New York. The dam is owned by Nys Dec Division Of Fish And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tr-canasawacta Creek near North Pharsalia.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 422 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1941, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Chenango |
| Nearest City | North Pharsalia |
| River/Stream | Tr-canasawacta Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.62139, -75.73306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 422 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NYS DEC DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01137 |
| Federal ID | NY01137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |