Huehnel Pond Dam

TR-TAGHKANIC CREEK· Columbia, New York· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Huehnel Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 61.3% in NY)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge438 cfs
NID IDNY01606

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 7, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

ALVIN B HUEHNEL

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Huehnel Pond Dam?

Huehnel 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 Huehnel Pond Dam?

Huehnel Pond Dam is owned by ALVIN B HUEHNEL (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Huehnel Pond Dam?

Huehnel 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 Huehnel Pond Dam?

Huehnel Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Huehnel Pond Dam last inspected?

Huehnel Pond Dam was last inspected on July 7, 1994. 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.