Tub Mill Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Located in Moriah Center, New York, Tub Mill Pond Dam stands as a historic stone structure completed in 1912.


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Summary

This privately owned dam on Mill Brook serves a primary purpose of "Other" with a storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. The dam boasts a height of 21 feet and a length of 157 feet, with a spillway width of 150 feet.

With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Tub Mill Pond Dam is regulated by the NYS DEC and undergoes regular inspections. Despite its age, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. The dam's emergency action plan was last updated in 2016, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for any unforeseen events.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Tub Mill Pond Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its historical significance, design characteristics, and regulatory framework. As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human development and natural resources in the region. Further research and analysis of Tub Mill Pond Dam can provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with managing water resources in a changing climate.

Year Completed

1912

Dam Length

157

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

MILL BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Stone

Surface Area

32

Nid Storage

320

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

21
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.