Taylor Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Black Brook Black Brook - Intake
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Taylor Pond Dam, located in Swastika, New York, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1924 for recreational purposes on Black Brook.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 31 feet and spanning 340 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 35,332 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for the surrounding area. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains satisfactory as of November 2016, with regular inspections conducted every two years to ensure its structural integrity.
With a drainage area of 10.89 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 350 cubic feet per second, Taylor Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Clinton County, New York. The dam lacks a spillway but boasts a surface area of 803 acres, making it a popular recreation spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Despite its age, the dam has undergone no significant modifications over the years, highlighting its enduring reliability in water management and flood control.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Taylor Pond Dam's risk assessment is rated as high, necessitating continuous monitoring and risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. As the dam remains a key structure in the region's water infrastructure, its role in safeguarding the environment and enhancing recreational opportunities underscores its importance in the realm of water resource and climate management.
Year Completed |
1924 |
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
BLACK BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
803 |
Drainage Area |
10.89 |
Nid Storage |
35332 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Taylor Pond Dam