John De Neef Pond Dam

TR-SALMON CREEK· Wayne, New York· Built 1952· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

John De Neef Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge77 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDNY11156

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 16, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

JOHN DE NEEF

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of John De Neef Pond Dam?

John De Neef 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 John De Neef Pond Dam?

John De Neef Pond Dam is owned by JOHN DE NEEF (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was John De Neef Pond Dam built?

John De Neef Pond Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 John De Neef Pond Dam?

John De Neef 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 John De Neef Pond Dam?

John De Neef 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 John De Neef Pond Dam last inspected?

John De Neef Pond Dam was last inspected on January 16, 2002. 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.