Moss Pond Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Essex County, New York, built in 1921. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 130 ft long. 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 Moss Pond Dam #1
The primary purpose of Moss Pond Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Underwood Club Inc;underwood Club Inc;vicki Coleman (private). It impounds the Moss Pond Brook.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/01/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Moss Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 44.08306, -73.68722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Underwood Club Inc;underwood Club Inc;vicki Coleman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13659 |
| Federal ID | NY13659 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |