Evans Pond Dam

BAKER BROOK· Oneida, New York· Built 1892· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Evans Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1892 and is 134 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length229 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1892 (134 years old)
NID IDNY12372

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 29, 1989
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Evans Pond Dam?

Evans 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 Evans Pond Dam?

Evans Pond Dam is owned by THE NATURE CONSERVANCY (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Evans Pond Dam built?

Evans Pond Dam was completed in 1892, making it 134 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 Evans Pond Dam?

Evans Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Evans Pond Dam?

Evans Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Evans Pond Dam last inspected?

Evans Pond Dam was last inspected on August 29, 1989. 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.