Worrell Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Worrell Pond Dam, located in Franklin, New York, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1938 for recreational purposes along the TR-French's Brook.


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Summary

With a height of 11 feet and a length of 147 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 36 acre-feet. The controlled spillway with a width of 6 feet ensures a maximum discharge of 50 cubic feet per second.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Worrell Pond Dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its condition being not rated. The last inspection of the dam took place in July 1997, with no recent updates on its condition assessment available. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, which raises concerns about the readiness of emergency response measures in case of a potential failure.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be intrigued by the historical significance and continued recreational use of Worrell Pond Dam, but may also be concerned about its outdated inspection records and lack of emergency preparedness. As the dam remains a potential risk with a high hazard potential, there is a need for regular inspections, condition assessments, and the development of an updated EAP to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and the environment.

Year Completed

1938

Dam Length

147

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

TR-FRENCH'S BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

1.5

Nid Storage

67

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

11
       
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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.