Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams

Wayne, New York· Built 1980· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length260 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDNY17035

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

SENECA FOODS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams?

Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams 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 Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams?

Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams is owned by SENECA FOODS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams built?

Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams?

Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams?

Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams 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.

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.