Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam

TR-ELTON CREEK· Cattaraugus, New York· Built 1967· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY)
Dam Length670 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge88 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDNY00835

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: August 3, 1977
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

LYLE HARWOOD

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam?

Lyle Harwood 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 Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam?

Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam is owned by LYLE HARWOOD (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam built?

Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam?

Lyle Harwood 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 Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam?

Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam last inspected?

Lyle Harwood Recreational Pond Dam was last inspected on August 3, 1977. 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.