Remington Pond

Pleansant Creek· Jefferson, New York· Built 1923· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Remington Pond is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage288 acre-ft
Normal Storage179 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)
Year Modified2003
NID IDNY00779

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: September 10, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

Fort Drum

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Remington Pond?

Remington Pond 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 Remington Pond?

Remington Pond is owned by Fort Drum (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Remington Pond built?

Remington Pond was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Remington Pond?

Remington Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Remington Pond?

Remington Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Remington Pond last inspected?

Remington Pond was last inspected on September 10, 2019. 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.