Twin Ponds Dam - Lower Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
Twin Ponds Dam - Lower, also known as Burnt Meadow Dam, is a privately owned stone dam located in Sullivan, New York.
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Summary
The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation and has a height of 15 feet, with a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. The dam spans 130 feet in length and has a surface area of 9 acres, providing a picturesque setting for outdoor activities.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Twin Ponds Dam - Lower is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being categorized as low hazard potential and not rated for condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is noted as very high (1), warranting ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
Visitors to Twin Ponds Dam - Lower can enjoy recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing in the serene surroundings of Burnt Meadow Brook. With its controlled spillway and historical significance as a stone dam, this picturesque location is a must-visit for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to appreciate the intersection of nature and infrastructure in a tranquil setting.
Dam Length |
130 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
BURNT MEADOW BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Stone |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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