Snooks Ice Pond Dam

TR-LIMESTONE CREEK· Onondaga, New York· Built 1850· Masonry· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Snooks Ice Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY)
Dam TypeMasonry
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge388 cfs
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)
NID IDNY11736

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: May 7, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

SNOOKS POND DEVELOPMENT LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Snooks Ice Pond Dam?

Snooks Ice 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 Snooks Ice Pond Dam?

Snooks Ice Pond Dam is owned by SNOOKS POND DEVELOPMENT LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Snooks Ice Pond Dam built?

Snooks Ice Pond Dam was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Snooks Ice Pond Dam?

Snooks Ice 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 Snooks Ice Pond Dam?

Snooks Ice Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Snooks Ice Pond Dam last inspected?

Snooks Ice Pond Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2012. 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.