Palmers Pond Dam

TR-BUTLER BROOK· Broome, New York· Built 1982· Earth· 17 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Palmers Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	17 ft (taller than 46.3% in NY)
Dam Length	680 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	74 acre-ft
Normal Storage	3 acre-ft

Surface Area	2 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	1,525 cfs
Year Completed	1982 (44 years old)
NID ID	NY00139

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: May 13, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

BROOME COUNTY - BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Palmers Pond Dam?

Palmers Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Palmers Pond Dam?

Palmers Pond Dam is owned by BROOME COUNTY - BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Palmers Pond Dam built?

Palmers Pond Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Palmers Pond Dam?

Palmers Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Palmers Pond Dam?

Palmers Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Palmers Pond Dam last inspected?

Palmers Pond Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2020. 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.