Launt Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Launt Pond Dam, located in Shinhopple, New York, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1938 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans a length of 240 feet, with a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Situated on East Trout Brook, the dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 20 feet to manage maximum discharge rates of up to 170 cubic feet per second.

Despite its low hazard potential, Launt Pond Dam is classified as having a very high risk level, indicating the need for risk management measures to ensure its safety and stability. The dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," and the last inspection conducted was in 1996. With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding community, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.

Year Completed

1938

Dam Length

240

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

EAST TROUT BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

27

Drainage Area

0.61

Nid Storage

73

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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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.