Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam

TR-TUSCARORA CREEK· Steuben, New York· Built 1966· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length170 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge16 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDNY00926

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: June 16, 1977
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

RICHARD LEBBON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam?

Richard Lebbon 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 Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam?

Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam is owned by RICHARD LEBBON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam built?

Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam?

Richard Lebbon 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 Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam?

Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam last inspected?

Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam was last inspected on June 16, 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.