Albert Carter Dam

TR-FIVEMILE CREEK· Steuben, New York· Built 1974· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Albert Carter Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY)
Dam Length1,830 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge91 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDNY01302

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 8, 1987
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

ALBERT CARTER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Albert Carter Dam?

Albert Carter Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Albert Carter Dam?

Albert Carter Dam is owned by ALBERT CARTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Albert Carter Dam built?

Albert Carter Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Albert Carter Dam?

Albert Carter Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Albert Carter Dam?

Albert Carter Dam has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Albert Carter Dam last inspected?

Albert Carter Dam was last inspected on October 8, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.