Beaver Dam Pond Dam
Beaver Dam Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1820. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beaver Dam Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Beaver Dam Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts Of America Northern New Jersey Council (private). It impounds the Tr-bush Kill near Oakland Valley.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 135 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,359 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1820, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/05/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Oakland Valley |
| River/Stream | Tr-bush Kill |
| Coordinates | 41.50111, -74.66889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1820 (206 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,359 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,359 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 666 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 135 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COUNCIL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01610 |
| Federal ID | NY01610 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |