Bear Gulch Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bear Gulch Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 436 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01089 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BEAR GULCH LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC;Karl Dubshinski;LELA HUSTED;RICHMONDVILLE WATER COMPANY;TOWN OF SUMMIT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Gulch Pond Dam?
Bear Gulch Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bear Gulch Pond Dam?
Bear Gulch Pond Dam is owned by BEAR GULCH LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC;Karl Dubshinski;LELA HUSTED;RICHMONDVILLE WATER COMPANY;TOWN OF SUMMIT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Gulch Pond Dam built?
Bear Gulch Pond Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Bear Gulch Pond Dam?
Bear Gulch Pond 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 Bear Gulch Pond Dam?
Bear Gulch Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Bear Gulch Pond Dam last inspected?
Bear Gulch Pond Dam was last inspected on October 6, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.