Harrower Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Harrower Pond Dam, located in Harrower, New York, is a historic masonry dam completed in 1870 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 175 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 390 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres. It is situated on the Chuctanunda Creek in Montgomery County, New York, and is owned privately.
Despite its age and historical significance, Harrower Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The dam's inspection frequency is every two years, with the last inspection conducted in November 2020. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 77 feet, and its risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level (3). The state of New York's Department of Environmental Conservation regulates, permits, inspects, and enforces the dam's operations.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Harrower Pond Dam's unique characteristics and historical background intriguing, while also recognizing the importance of addressing its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment for the safety of surrounding communities and the environment. The dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for proper maintenance, inspection, and risk management measures to ensure the integrity of aging infrastructure and the protection of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1870 |
Dam Length |
175 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
CHUCTANUNDA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
30 |
Drainage Area |
35.2 |
Nid Storage |
390 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny
|
1840cfs |
Glowegee Creek At West Milton Ny
|
67cfs |
Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny
|
40cfs |
Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny
|
105cfs |
Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny
|
13600cfs |
Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny
|
9970cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Harrower Pond Dam