M S Abbey & Paul Emerson Dam
M S Abbey & Paul Emerson Dam is an earth dam located in Yates County, New York, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About M S Abbey & Paul Emerson Dam
The primary purpose of M S Abbey & Paul Emerson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Martin Bierworth (private). It impounds the Tr-flint Creek near Potter.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 11/24/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Yates |
| Nearest City | Potter |
| River/Stream | Tr-flint Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.70694, -77.23611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 469 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARTIN BIERWORTH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00807 |
| Federal ID | NY00807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |