Smith Pond Dam
Smith Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Rensselaer County, New York, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Samuel Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-nassau Lake near Morey Park.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Nearest City | Morey Park |
| River/Stream | Tr-nassau Lake |
| Coordinates | 42.54500, -73.58083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SAMUEL SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13728 |
| Federal ID | NY13728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |