Dyken Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

CountyRensselaer
Nearest CityBucks Corners
River/StreamPOESTEN KILL
Coordinates42.71722, -73.42833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,273 acre-ft
Max Storage3,273 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,958 acre-ft
Surface Area181 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge405 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRENSSELAER COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/05/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNY00530
Federal IDNY00530
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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