Horseshoe Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 120 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Horseshoe Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe 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 Dec Division of Lands & Forests (state). It impounds the Horseshoe Pond Brook near Schroon Lake.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 697 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/01/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Schroon Lake |
| River/Stream | Horseshoe Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.83306, -73.80611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Nys Dec Division of Lands & Forests |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01375 |
| Federal ID | NY01375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |