Klein Pond Dam

TR-KLEIN KILL· Columbia, New York· Rockfill· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY)
Dam Length220 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge215 cfs
NID IDNY14136

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

MRS DAVID ROCKEFELLER

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Klein Pond Dam?

Klein 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 Klein Pond Dam?

Klein Pond Dam is owned by MRS DAVID ROCKEFELLER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Klein Pond Dam?

Klein 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 Klein Pond Dam?

Klein Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Klein Pond Dam last inspected?

Klein 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.