Mud Pond Dam

MUD POND OUTLET· Hamilton, New York· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mud Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length120 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage470 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area96 acres
Max Discharge230 cfs
NID IDNY01380

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: January 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

FINCH, PRUYN & COMPANY INC

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 FINCH, PRUYN & COMPANY INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Mud Pond Dam?

Mud Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other, 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 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 Mud Pond Dam last inspected?

Mud Pond Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1980. 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.