Camp Lakeland Pond Dam

TR-BEAR CREEK· Cattaraugus, New York· Built 1964· Earth· 47 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Camp Lakeland Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 47 ft (taller than 91.2% in NY)
Dam Length850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage221 acre-ft
Normal Storage186 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge180 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDNY00589

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: October 6, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

THE WOODS AT BEAR CREEK, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Lakeland Pond Dam?

Camp Lakeland 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 Camp Lakeland Pond Dam?

Camp Lakeland Pond Dam is owned by THE WOODS AT BEAR CREEK, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Camp Lakeland Pond Dam built?

Camp Lakeland Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Camp Lakeland Pond Dam?

Camp Lakeland 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 Camp Lakeland Pond Dam?

Camp Lakeland Pond Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Camp Lakeland Pond Dam last inspected?

Camp Lakeland Pond Dam was last inspected on October 6, 2011. 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.