Finches Pond Upper Dam is an earth dam located in Herkimer County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 Finches Pond Upper Dam
Finches Pond Upper Dam is a dam in Herkimer, New York. The dam is owned by Ton-ka-wa Club (private). It impounds the Conklin Brook near Northwood.
The dam stands 18 feet tall.
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 05/24/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | Northwood |
| River/Stream | Conklin Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.37556, -74.99278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Ton-ka-wa Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12513 |
| Federal ID | NY12513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |