Davis Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Sullivan County, New York, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 5 ft5 ft tall and 265 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 Davis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts of America Greater New York Councils (private). It impounds the Tr-ten Mile River near Tusten.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | Tusten |
| River/Stream | Tr-ten Mile River |
| Coordinates | 41.57000, -74.97944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 183 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boy Scouts of America Greater New York Councils |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY17232 |
| Federal ID | NY17232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |