Sphagnum Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyOrange
Nearest CityCornwall
River/StreamTR-HUDSON RIVER
Coordinates41.39861, -74.02944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length580 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage102 acre-ft
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVILLAGE OF CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/12/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00872
Federal IDNY00872
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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