Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam

TR-ELK CREEK· Steuben, New York· Built 1973· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY)
Dam Length235 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge35 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDNY00905

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: June 10, 1977
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

LLOYD COTTERILL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam?

Cotterill Recreational 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 Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam?

Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam is owned by LLOYD COTTERILL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam built?

Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam?

Cotterill Recreational 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 Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam?

Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam last inspected?

Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam was last inspected on June 10, 1977. 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.