Newkirk Pond Dam
Newkirk Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Newkirk Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Newkirk Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ryan Parsons (private). It impounds the Caroga Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles.
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 10/03/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Caroga Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.11278, -74.51111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ryan Parsons |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01543 |
| Federal ID | NY01543 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |