Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam

SMITH BROOK· Cortland, New York· Built 1953· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY)
Dam Length320 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge455 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDNY11757

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: January 15, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

Jane Law;Mon Louie;Thomas VanderPloeg

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam?

Belnap Briggs & Stremba 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 Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam?

Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam is owned by Jane Law;Mon Louie;Thomas VanderPloeg (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam built?

Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam?

Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam?

Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam last inspected?

Belnap Briggs & Stremba Pond Dam was last inspected on January 15, 2020. 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.