Cabic Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cattaraugus County, New York, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 300 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cabic Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Cabic 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 Cattaraugus County (local government). It impounds the Tr-s Br Cattaraugus Creek near Little Valley.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 256 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 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Nearest City | Little Valley |
| River/Stream | Tr-s Br Cattaraugus Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.34778, -78.89694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Cattaraugus County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00829 |
| Federal ID | NY00829 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |