Kazens Pond Dam

NEBRASKA BROOK· Sullivan, New York· Built 1950· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kazens 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 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length260 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Max Discharge170 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDNY01284

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: October 24, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

SALLY KAZEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kazens Pond Dam?

Kazens 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 Kazens Pond Dam?

Kazens Pond Dam is owned by SALLY KAZEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kazens Pond Dam built?

Kazens 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 Kazens Pond Dam?

Kazens 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 Kazens Pond Dam?

Kazens 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 Kazens Pond Dam last inspected?

Kazens Pond Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2011. 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.