Ymca Pond Dam

TR-STILLWATER BROOK· Clinton, New York· Built 1971· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ymca Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 82.3% in NY)
Dam Length575 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage425 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge620 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDNY00602

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: July 23, 1996
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

YMCA OF PLATTSBURG

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ymca Pond Dam?

Ymca 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 Ymca Pond Dam?

Ymca Pond Dam is owned by YMCA OF PLATTSBURG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ymca Pond Dam built?

Ymca Pond Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Ymca Pond Dam?

Ymca 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 Ymca Pond Dam?

Ymca Pond Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Ymca Pond Dam last inspected?

Ymca Pond Dam was last inspected on July 23, 1996. 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.