Bradner Creek Dam

BRADNER CREEK· Livingston, New York· Built 1921· Concrete· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Bradner Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1921 and is 105 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 83% in NY)
Dam Length147 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge780 cfs
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)
NID IDNY00460

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: August 20, 1996
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

CARLETON WILCOP

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bradner Creek Dam?

Bradner Creek 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 Bradner Creek Dam?

Bradner Creek Dam is owned by CARLETON WILCOP (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bradner Creek Dam built?

Bradner Creek Dam was completed in 1921, making it 105 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 Bradner Creek Dam?

Bradner Creek 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 Bradner Creek Dam?

Bradner Creek Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Bradner Creek Dam last inspected?

Bradner Creek Dam was last inspected on August 20, 1996. 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.