Bull Pond Dam

TR-POPOLOPEN BROOK· Orange, New York· Built 1926· Concrete· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Bull Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY)
Dam Length112 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)
NID IDNY01242

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 17, 1973
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY - WEST POINT

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bull Pond Dam?

Bull Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bull Pond Dam?

Bull Pond Dam is owned by UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY - WEST POINT (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bull Pond Dam built?

Bull Pond Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bull Pond Dam?

Bull Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bull Pond Dam?

Bull Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bull Pond Dam last inspected?

Bull Pond Dam was last inspected on July 17, 1973. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.