Fonda Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityFonda
River/StreamTR-BRIGGS RUN
Coordinates42.93864, -74.45514

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVILLAGE OF FONDA
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00268
Federal IDNY00268
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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