Moony Pond Dam

Rochester Creek· Ulster, New York· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY)
Dam Length1,370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDNY16936

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 12, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

Brent and Cheadle Julia Brandenburg

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moony Pond Dam?

Moony 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 Moony Pond Dam?

Moony Pond Dam is owned by Brent and Cheadle Julia Brandenburg (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Moony Pond Dam?

Moony 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 Moony Pond Dam?

Moony 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 Moony Pond Dam last inspected?

Moony Pond Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2012. 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.