Looking Glass Pond Dam

TR-PANTHER CREEK· Schoharie, New York· Earth· 11 ft tall
Unknown Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Looking Glass Pond Dam is classified as unknown in New York. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 19.5% in NY)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage147 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDNY14936

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 31, 1901
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS DEC

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Looking Glass Pond Dam?

Looking Glass Pond Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Looking Glass Pond Dam?

Looking Glass Pond Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Looking Glass Pond Dam?

Looking Glass Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Looking Glass Pond Dam?

Looking Glass Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Looking Glass Pond Dam last inspected?

Looking Glass Pond Dam was last inspected on December 31, 1901. 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.