Jacob Miller Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Jacob Miller Pond Dam in Katrina Falls, Sullivan, New York, stands as a private recreational oasis completed in 1988.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam, with a height of 8 feet and a length of 445 feet, serves primarily for recreation, offering a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres. Situated on the TR-NEVERSINK RIVER, the dam boasts a spillway width of 35 feet and a maximum discharge of 62 cubic feet per second, making it a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating.

Owned privately and regulated by the NYS DEC, Jacob Miller Pond Dam is a serene retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts. While not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam has undergone state inspection, permitting, and enforcement, ensuring its operational safety and compliance. With its idyllic setting and moderate risk management measures in place, this dam offers a picturesque spot for outdoor activities and nature appreciation in the heart of New York's scenic landscape.

For those interested in exploring the intersection of water resources and climate, Jacob Miller Pond Dam presents a unique case study. With its controlled spillway, low hazard potential, and moderate risk assessment, the dam exemplifies the balance between recreation and safety in a natural setting. As a privately owned structure, it showcases the importance of state regulation and inspection in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. Explore this hidden gem in the Sullivan County region for a firsthand look at the intricate relationship between water resources and climate dynamics.

Year Completed

1988

Dam Length

445

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

TR-NEVERSINK RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Drainage Area

0.05

Nid Storage

57

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

8
       
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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.