Headquarters Pond Dam

River· Cayuga, New York· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Headquarters Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length506 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge18 cfs
NID IDNY17092

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: January 1, 1901
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Headquarters Pond Dam?

Headquarters 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 Headquarters Pond Dam?

Headquarters Pond Dam is owned by NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Headquarters Pond Dam?

Headquarters 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 Headquarters Pond Dam last inspected?

Headquarters Pond Dam was last inspected on January 1, 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.