Black River Pond Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Rensselaer |
| Nearest City | Stephentown Center |
| River/Stream | BLACK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.61444, -73.40889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,710 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,710 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,060 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS PARKS, RECREATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |