Penfield Pond Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Ironville |
| River/Stream | PUTNAM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.92139, -73.53556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | PENFIELD FOUNDATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |