Edgar Ploetz Recreational Pond Dam
Edgar Ploetz Recreational Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cattaraugus County, New York, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Edgar Ploetz Recreational Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Edgar Ploetz Recreational Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Ploetz (private). It impounds the Beaver Meadow Creek near Ashford.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Nearest City | Ashford |
| River/Stream | Beaver Meadow Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.36139, -78.64917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAVID PLOETZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00825 |
| Federal ID | NY00825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |