Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam

TR-SMOKE CREEK· Erie, New York· Built 1950· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY)
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge183 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDNY10278

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: May 7, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

BIRDSONG ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATON INC.;DENNIS R. ALEXANDER;GLENN T. LISTA;MATHEW A. BUDZINSKI

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam?

Harry Yates Farm 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 Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam?

Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam is owned by BIRDSONG ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATON INC.;DENNIS R. ALEXANDER;GLENN T. LISTA;MATHEW A. BUDZINSKI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam built?

Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam?

Harry Yates Farm 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 Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam?

Harry Yates Farm 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 Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam last inspected?

Harry Yates Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2013. 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.