Crane Pond Dam
Crane Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crane Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Crane Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brooks Family Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Tr-swift Pond.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1932, 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 04/15/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-swift Pond |
| Coordinates | 41.75333, -73.53667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BROOKS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01524 |
| Federal ID | NY01524 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |