Gary Koon Dam

TR-CANISTEO RIVER· Steuben, New York· Built 1974· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Gary Koon Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY)
Dam Length288 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDNY01303

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 12, 1997
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

GARY KOON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gary Koon Dam?

Gary Koon 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 Gary Koon Dam?

Gary Koon Dam is owned by GARY KOON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gary Koon Dam built?

Gary Koon Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Gary Koon Dam?

Gary Koon 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 Gary Koon Dam?

Gary Koon 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 Gary Koon Dam last inspected?

Gary Koon Dam was last inspected on August 12, 1997. 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.