Dolph Pond Dam
Dolph Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Washington County, New York, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dolph Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Dolph Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nys Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision - Faciltiies Planning (state). It impounds the Tr-champlain Barge Canal near Whitehall.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 525 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/21/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Whitehall |
| River/Stream | Tr-champlain Barge Canal |
| Coordinates | 43.47667, -73.45333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision - Faciltiies Planning |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01363 |
| Federal ID | NY01363 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |