Pond Lily Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Pond Lily Dam, located in Snyderville, New York, is a privately owned structure regulated by the NYS DEC.


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Summary

The dam, primarily used for recreation, is an Earth type with a height of 9 feet and a length of 225 feet. It holds a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet with a normal storage of 104 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 26 acres and draining a small area of 0.19 square miles in the Doove Kill river.

Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate. The last inspection conducted was in June 1998, with no recent condition assessment available. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 10 feet, and the dam has not been modified in recent years. While emergency action plans, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not currently documented, the dam remains a focal point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique design and location.

In the midst of changing climate patterns and increasing concerns about water resource management, the Pond Lily Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring dam infrastructure. With its recreational purpose and historical significance in the region, efforts to enhance its safety and resilience are essential for both the community and the environment. As discussions on water conservation and climate adaptation continue to evolve, the Pond Lily Dam stands as a tangible example of the intersection between human activity and natural resources.

Dam Length

225

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

DOOVE KILL

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26

Drainage Area

0.19

Nid Storage

130

Hazard Potential

Low

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.