Kiyiwana Farm Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kiyiwana Farm Pond Dam, located in Dutchess, New York, was completed in 1964 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and recreation.


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Summary

This privately owned Earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and stretches 720 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. The dam is situated along the TR-FISHKILL river/stream and is regulated by the NYS DEC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, the condition assessment of Kiyiwana Farm Pond Dam is currently not rated. The last inspection was conducted in April 2020 with a frequency of every 4 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 90 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 560 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined, there is a focus on risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards associated with the dam.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Kiyiwana Farm Pond Dam an intriguing structure due to its multiple purposes, regulatory oversight, and risk management strategies. As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, this dam not only provides essential services but also poses potential risks that require regular monitoring and maintenance. With its location in a housing development and proximity to the TR-FISHKILL water body, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and environmental conservation efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

720

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-FISHKILL

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Drainage Area

0.5

Nid Storage

84

Hazard Potential

Significant

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.