Mckenzie Pond Dam

MCKENZIE BROOK· Essex, New York· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Mckenzie Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length154 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage480 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area240 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
NID IDNY01652

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 30, 1992
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

VILLAGE OF SARANAC LAKE

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mckenzie Pond Dam?

Mckenzie 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 Mckenzie Pond Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Mckenzie Pond Dam?

Mckenzie Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mckenzie Pond Dam?

Mckenzie Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Mckenzie Pond Dam last inspected?

Mckenzie Pond Dam was last inspected on July 30, 1992. 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.