Black River Pond Dam
New York — Rensselaer County — BLACK RIVER
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| River | BLACK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.61444, -73.40889 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,710 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,710 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 10, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1935 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | NYS PARKS, RECREATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
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.