Round Pond Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Round Pond Creek Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 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 | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 2,766 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 124 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,190 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00710 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
TOWN OF GREECE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Round Pond Creek Dam?
Round Pond Creek 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 Round Pond Creek Dam?
Round Pond Creek Dam is owned by TOWN OF GREECE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Round Pond Creek Dam built?
Round Pond Creek Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Round Pond Creek Dam?
Round Pond Creek 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 Round Pond Creek Dam?
Round Pond Creek Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Round Pond Creek Dam last inspected?
Round Pond Creek Dam was last inspected on August 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.