Kiln Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Kiln Pond Dam, located in Deerhead, Essex County, New York, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1985 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 490 feet, with a storage capacity of 231 acre-feet. Situated on TR-TROUT POND BROOK, the dam's primary purpose is to provide recreational opportunities for visitors in the area, offering a surface area of 17 acres for activities like fishing and boating.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Kiln Pond Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures. Although the condition of the dam is not currently rated, it has undergone inspections in the past, with the last one conducted in August 2010.
With its picturesque location and recreational offerings, Kiln Pond Dam serves as a vital resource for the local community and visitors alike. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and management of dams like Kiln Pond Dam are essential to mitigate risks and ensure the safety and sustainability of such structures for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
490 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TROUT POND BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Drainage Area |
1.38 |
Nid Storage |
231 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Kiln Pond Dam