Mud Pond Dam

TR-WILLOWEMOC CREEK· Sullivan, New York· Built 1915· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mud Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY)
Dam Length165 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Max Discharge190 cfs
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)
NID IDNY01210

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: Yes
Last Inspection: July 25, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

ALAN GERRY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mud Pond Dam?

Mud 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 Mud Pond Dam?

Mud Pond Dam is owned by ALAN GERRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mud Pond Dam built?

Mud Pond Dam was completed in 1915, making it 111 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Mud Pond Dam?

Mud 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 Mud Pond Dam?

Mud Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Mud Pond Dam last inspected?

Mud Pond Dam was last inspected on July 25, 2013. 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.