Brady Pond Dam And Dike Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Brady Pond Dam and Dike is a privately owned water resource structure located in Dutchess, New York, along the Sawmill Brook.


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Summary

Completed in 2001, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans a length of 536 feet, with a storage capacity of 112.7 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, providing a surface area of 12.5 acres for various water activities.

Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Brady Pond Dam and Dike is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2018, the dam is classified as having a moderate risk level, requiring regular inspections every two years to maintain its reliability. Although uncontrolled, the dam features a spillway width of 29 feet to manage excess water flow during heavy precipitation events.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Brady Pond Dam and Dike serves as a focal point for understanding the importance of proper dam management in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water safety. Its location in a scenic area of New York offers recreational opportunities while also highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold public safety and environmental integrity. With a strong regulatory framework in place, this structure exemplifies the critical balance between human recreation and natural resource protection in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

536

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

SAWMILL BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12.5

Drainage Area

0.07

Nid Storage

112.7

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

37
       
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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.