Herr Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Andover Dam Marsh Creek Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Herr Pond Dam, also known as Herald Ford Pond Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Allegany, New York.
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Summary
Completed in 1956, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 29 feet and a length of 160 feet. It impounds Chenunda Creek and has a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 4 acres for recreational activities.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Herr Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and permitted by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 32 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 312 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently not rated, and the last inspection took place in July 2016.
With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Herr Pond Dam is a vital part of the local landscape, offering residents and visitors a place to enjoy outdoor activities. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, staying informed about the dam's condition and regulatory oversight ensures the continued safety and sustainability of this important water resource in New York.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
160 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHENUNDA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
29 |
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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.
Herr Pond Dam