Barrett Pond Dam
Barrett Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Putnam County, New York, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Barrett Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Barrett Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Emily Boxer (private). It impounds the Tr-west Branch Reservoir.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 15 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 340 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 09/24/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Branch Reservoir |
| Coordinates | 41.43500, -73.73472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EMILY BOXER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01203 |
| Federal ID | NY01203 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |