Hadlock Pond Dam

TR-HALFWAY CREEK· Washington, New York· Built 1896· Earth· 29 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Hadlock Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1896 and is 130 years old. 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	29 ft (taller than 77.5% in NY)
Dam Length	850 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	2.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage	1.6K acre-ft

Surface Area	194 acres
Drainage Area	9 sq mi
Year Completed	1896 (130 years old)
NID ID	NY00625

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: November 3, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

TOWN OF FORT ANN

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hadlock Pond Dam?

Hadlock Pond Dam 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 Hadlock Pond Dam?

Hadlock Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF FORT ANN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hadlock Pond Dam built?

Hadlock Pond Dam was completed in 1896, making it 130 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 Hadlock Pond Dam?

Hadlock 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 Hadlock Pond Dam?

Hadlock Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Hadlock Pond Dam last inspected?

Hadlock Pond Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2020. 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.