West Pond At Pawling Properties Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

West Pond at Pawling Properties Dam, located in Pawling, New York, is a privately owned Earth dam that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

The dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement all carried out by the state. The dam has a surface area of 6.2 acres and a spillway type of Uncontrolled, indicating its potential hazard level as significant.

Despite not having a specific height or volume listed, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in November 2020, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 4 times a year. While the condition of the dam is marked as "Not Rated," emergency action plans are in place, with the last revision made in January 2020.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the West Pond at Pawling Properties Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management. With its focus on fish and wildlife preservation, and its state-regulated status, this dam serves as a vital habitat while also highlighting the importance of safety measures and risk assessments in maintaining the integrity of such structures in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.2

Hazard Potential

Significant
       
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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.