Whitney Pond Dam
Whitney Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Oswego County, New York, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whitney Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Whitney Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nys Dec (state). It impounds the N Br Little Salmon River near West Amboy.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 208 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 930 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/24/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Nearest City | West Amboy |
| River/Stream | N Br Little Salmon River |
| Coordinates | 43.42722, -75.99333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 208 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 930 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 930 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NYS DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00483 |
| Federal ID | NY00483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |