Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C

TR-FIVEMILE CREEK· Steuben, New York· Built 1965· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY)
Dam Length1,550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge26 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDNY00851

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: October 20, 1983
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

ROBERT A WISE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C?

Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C 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 Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C?

Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C is owned by ROBERT A WISE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C built?

Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C?

Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C 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 Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C?

Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C has a dam height of 8 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 Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C last inspected?

Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C was last inspected on October 20, 1983. 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.