Leland Ryder Recreation Pond Dam
Leland Ryder Recreation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Leland Ryder Recreation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Leland Ryder Recreation Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Estate Of Leland Ryder (private). It impounds the Tr-black Pond Creek near Meads Corners.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/03/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Meads Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-black Pond Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.51056, -73.76417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 106 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ESTATE OF LELAND RYDER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01145 |
| Federal ID | NY01145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |