Henry Becker Pond Dam
Henry Becker Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Wyoming County, New York, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Henry Becker Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Henry Becker Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Henry Becker (private). It impounds the Tr-east Koy Creek near Eastman Corners.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 08/19/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Nearest City | Eastman Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Koy Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.68000, -78.24167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HENRY BECKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00728 |
| Federal ID | NY00728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |