Sky View Pond Dam
Sky View Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, New York, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sky View Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Sky View Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thomas Sullivan Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr-ramapo River near Harriman.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/27/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Harriman |
| River/Stream | Tr-ramapo River |
| Coordinates | 41.31361, -74.16500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 141 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THOMAS SULLIVAN JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13225 |
| Federal ID | NY13225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |