Meizinger Pond Dam

TR-KINDERHOOK CREEK· Columbia, New York· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 87.2% in NY)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
NID IDNY14073

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: April 3, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

MATTHEW MEIZINGER

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meizinger Pond Dam?

Meizinger 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 Meizinger Pond Dam?

Meizinger Pond Dam is owned by MATTHEW MEIZINGER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Meizinger Pond Dam?

Meizinger 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 Meizinger Pond Dam?

Meizinger Pond Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Meizinger Pond Dam last inspected?

Meizinger Pond Dam was last inspected on April 3, 2002. 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.