Pelton Pond Dam
Pelton Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, New York, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pelton Pond Dam
Pelton Pond Dam is a dam in Putnam, New York. The dam is owned by Nys Parks & Recreation Taconic (state). It impounds the Canopus Creek.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1939, 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 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 03/27/2024.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Putnam |
| River/Stream | Canopus Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.45833, -73.83000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NYS PARKS & RECREATION TACONIC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01148 |
| Federal ID | NY01148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |