Nye Farm Pond Dam

Madison, New York· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Nye Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 61.3% in NY)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDNY14926

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: May 13, 1997
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

HAROLD J NYE

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nye Farm Pond Dam?

Nye Farm 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 Nye Farm Pond Dam?

Nye Farm Pond Dam is owned by HAROLD J NYE (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Nye Farm Pond Dam?

Nye Farm 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 Nye Farm Pond Dam?

Nye Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Nye Farm Pond Dam last inspected?

Nye Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on May 13, 1997. 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.