Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam

TR-FEELY CREEK· Steuben, New York· Built 1956· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge129 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDNY11278

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 24, 1977
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

HOLLENBECK & WILKINS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam?

Hollenbeck & Wilkins 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 Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam?

Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam is owned by HOLLENBECK & WILKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam built?

Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam?

Hollenbeck & Wilkins 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 Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam?

Hollenbeck & Wilkins 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 Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam last inspected?

Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam was last inspected on May 24, 1977. 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.