Ywca Recreational Pond Dam

TR-BEAVER MEADOW CREEK· Wyoming, New York· Built 1967· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ywca Recreational Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 46.3% in NY)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Max Discharge95 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDNY00861

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: September 11, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

OLYMPIC MANAGEMENT - BEAVER HOLLOW CONF. CENTER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ywca Recreational Pond Dam?

Ywca Recreational 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 Ywca Recreational Pond Dam?

Ywca Recreational Pond Dam is owned by OLYMPIC MANAGEMENT - BEAVER HOLLOW CONF. CENTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ywca Recreational Pond Dam built?

Ywca Recreational Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Ywca Recreational Pond Dam?

Ywca Recreational 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 Ywca Recreational Pond Dam?

Ywca Recreational Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Ywca Recreational Pond Dam last inspected?

Ywca Recreational Pond Dam was last inspected on September 11, 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.