Putnam Pond Dam
New York — Essex County — PUTNAM CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| River | PUTNAM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.83833, -73.57167 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 183 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,996 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,996 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 276 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 24, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | NYS DEC Operations |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.