Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam

TR-BALLYHACK CREEK· Broome, New York· Built 1954· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY)
Dam Length180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge201 cfs
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDNY01038

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 9, 1984
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

JOSEPH NOREIKA

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam?

Noreika Wildlife 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 Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam?

Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam is owned by JOSEPH NOREIKA (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam built?

Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam?

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

How tall is Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam?

Noreika Wildlife 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 Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam last inspected?

Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam was last inspected on August 9, 1984. 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.