Halsey Pond Dam

TRIB BARNE BROOK· Westchester, New York· Masonry· 25 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Halsey Pond Dam 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	25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY)
Dam Length	200 ft
Dam Type	Masonry
Max Storage	113 acre-ft
Normal Storage	83 acre-ft

Surface Area	10 acres
NID ID	NY17056

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 10, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

VILLAGE OF IRVINGTON

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Halsey Pond Dam?

Halsey 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 Halsey Pond Dam?

Halsey Pond Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF IRVINGTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Halsey Pond Dam?

Halsey 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 Halsey Pond Dam?

Halsey Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Halsey Pond Dam last inspected?

Halsey Pond Dam was last inspected on November 10, 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.