Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

The Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp Dam, also known as Trout Pond, is a privately-owned dam located in Sullivan, New York.


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Summary

It is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and serves the primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a length of 70 feet, providing a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 57 acre-feet.

Situated on Beaver Brook, this dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a surface area of 19 acres with a drainage area of 1 square mile. Despite being last inspected in 1985 and currently rated as 'Not Rated' in condition assessment, it poses a moderate risk according to the data available. With its picturesque location and historical significance as part of the Boy Scout camp, there is a need for further evaluation and potential maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this recreational water resource amidst the changing climate conditions in the region.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp Dam a fascinating structure to study in terms of its design, purpose, and potential risks. As a privately-owned dam with a recreational focus, it serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure to ensure the safety of both the environment and the community. With a moderate risk level, there is a call for updated inspections and risk management measures to protect this dam and its surrounding area from any potential hazards in the future.

Dam Length

70

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

BEAVER BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

114

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

9
       
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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.