Wilkins Pond

Orange, New York· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
NID IDNY14965

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 13, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

West Point

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wilkins Pond?

Wilkins 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 Wilkins Pond?

Wilkins Pond is owned by West Point (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Wilkins Pond?

Wilkins Pond 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 Wilkins Pond?

Wilkins Pond 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 Wilkins Pond last inspected?

Wilkins Pond was last inspected on September 13, 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.