Perkins Estate Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Perkins Estate Pond Dam, located in Mckeel Corners, Putnam County, New York, stands as a significant structure along Clove Creek.


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Built in 1927 for recreational purposes, this Earth-type dam stands at 25 feet high and spans 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 540 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, its hazard potential is rated as high, with a poor condition assessment, making it a dam of concern.

With a controlled spillway measuring 50 feet wide, Perkins Estate Pond Dam has a surface area of 42 acres and serves a drainage area of 3.13 square miles. The dam's normal storage capacity is 414 acre-feet, but its maximum storage is the same at 540 acre-feet, indicating its ability to hold a significant amount of water. However, with a risk assessment rating of Very High (1), the dam poses potential threats that need to be addressed through proper risk management measures.

Despite being privately owned, Perkins Estate Pond Dam falls under state regulation by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The dam has a history of poor condition assessment and high hazard potential, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the preservation of water resources in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should keep an eye on the developments surrounding this dam to ensure its proper management and safety.

Year Completed

1927

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

CLOVE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

42

Drainage Area

3.13

Nid Storage

540

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

25
       
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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.