Burke Pond Dam

TR-WHARTON CREEK· Otsego, New York· Built 2001· Earth· 24 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Burke Pond Dam is classified as unknown in New York. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge45 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDNY16050

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

MORRELL L BURKE

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burke Pond Dam?

Burke Pond Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Burke Pond Dam?

Burke Pond Dam is owned by MORRELL L BURKE (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Burke Pond Dam built?

Burke Pond Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Burke Pond Dam?

Burke 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 Burke Pond Dam?

Burke Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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.

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.