Putnam Pond Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyEssex
Nearest CityChilson
River/StreamPUTNAM CREEK
Coordinates43.83833, -73.57167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length183 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,996 acre-ft
Max Storage2,996 acre-ft
Normal Storage788 acre-ft
Surface Area276 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge1,080 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNYS DEC Operations
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/24/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00555
Federal IDNY00555
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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