Kistner Settlement Pond Dam

TR-TONAWANDA CREEK· Genesee, New York· Built 2000· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Kistner Settlement Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 75.9% in NY)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDNY16035

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

CAROL A KISTNER

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kistner Settlement Pond Dam?

Kistner Settlement 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 Kistner Settlement Pond Dam?

Kistner Settlement Pond Dam is owned by CAROL A KISTNER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kistner Settlement Pond Dam built?

Kistner Settlement Pond Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Kistner Settlement Pond Dam?

Kistner Settlement 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 Kistner Settlement Pond Dam?

Kistner Settlement Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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.

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.