George R Cogar Pond Dam
George R Cogar Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Herkimer County, New York, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George R Cogar Pond Dam
The primary purpose of George R Cogar Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George R Cogar (private). It impounds the Tr-sterling Creek near Carey Corners.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | Carey Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-sterling Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.11667, -75.03333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GEORGE R COGAR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01465 |
| Federal ID | NY01465 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |