Richard Pulver Dam

TR-TOBEHANNA CREEK· Schuyler, New York· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Richard Pulver Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 73.4% in NY)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDNY11256

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 6, 2000
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

RICHARD PULVER

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richard Pulver Dam?

Richard Pulver 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 Pulver Dam?

Richard Pulver Dam is owned by RICHARD PULVER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Richard Pulver Dam?

Richard Pulver 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 Pulver Dam?

Richard Pulver Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Pulver Dam last inspected?

Richard Pulver Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2000. 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.