Goey Pond Dam

TR-SUSQUEHANNA RIVER· Otsego, New York· Built 1900· Concrete· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Goey Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length78 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDNY01271

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: December 31, 1901
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

ESTHER HENLEY

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Goey Pond Dam?

Goey 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 Goey Pond Dam?

Goey Pond Dam is owned by ESTHER HENLEY (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Goey Pond Dam built?

Goey Pond Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Goey Pond Dam?

Goey 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 Goey Pond Dam?

Goey Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Goey Pond Dam last inspected?

Goey Pond Dam was last inspected on December 31, 1901. 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.