Delafield Pond

Orange, New York· Earth· 18 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Delafield Pond is classified as high hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	18 ft (taller than 49.5% in NY)
Dam Length	280 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Normal Storage	10 acre-ft

Surface Area	2 acres
NID ID	NY16206

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: September 13, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

West Point

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Delafield Pond?

Delafield Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Delafield Pond?

Delafield Pond is owned by West Point (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Delafield Pond?

Delafield Pond 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 Delafield Pond?

Delafield Pond has a dam height of 18 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 Delafield Pond last inspected?

Delafield Pond was last inspected on September 13, 2019. 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.