Berkshire Turkey Farm Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyColumbia
Nearest CityEast Taghkanic
River/StreamTAGHKANIC CREEK
Coordinates42.14694, -73.61972

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length310 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge890 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerBerkshire Lake Property Owners Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/04/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00731
Federal IDNY00731
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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