Bear Swamp Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bear Swamp Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01001 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DECATUR FARMERS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Swamp Pond Dam?
Bear Swamp Pond 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 Bear Swamp Pond Dam?
Bear Swamp Pond Dam is owned by DECATUR FARMERS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bear Swamp Pond Dam built?
Bear Swamp Pond Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Swamp Pond Dam?
Bear Swamp 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 Swamp Pond Dam?
Bear Swamp Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Swamp Pond Dam last inspected?
Bear Swamp Pond Dam was last inspected on April 1, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.