Vee Pond Dam

MORGAN HOLLOW RUN· Cattaraugus, New York· Built 1947· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Vee Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY)
Dam Length245 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge427 cfs
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)
NID IDNY01353

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 18, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

MARY C SCHLOSSER

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Vee Pond Dam?

Vee 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 Vee Pond Dam?

Vee Pond Dam is owned by MARY C SCHLOSSER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Vee Pond Dam built?

Vee Pond Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Vee Pond Dam?

Vee Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Vee Pond Dam?

Vee Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Vee Pond Dam last inspected?

Vee Pond Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2007. 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.