Pawling Reservoir Dam
Pawling Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Dutchess County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pawling Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Pawling Reservoir 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 Village Of Pawling (local government). It impounds the Tr-hiller Brook near Hurd Corners.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 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. 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 03/22/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Hurd Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-hiller Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.57667, -73.57722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF PAWLING |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01623 |
| Federal ID | NY01623 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |