Levi Recreational Pond Dam

TR-TIOGA RIVER· Steuben, New York· Built 1969· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Levi Recreational Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY)
Dam Length285 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge118 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDNY00849

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: June 16, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Levi Recreational Pond Dam?

Levi Recreational 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 Levi Recreational Pond Dam?

Levi Recreational Pond Dam is owned by NYS Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Levi Recreational Pond Dam built?

Levi Recreational Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Levi Recreational Pond Dam?

Levi Recreational 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 Levi Recreational Pond Dam?

Levi Recreational Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Levi Recreational Pond Dam last inspected?

Levi Recreational Pond Dam was last inspected on June 16, 2009. 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.