Wild Lands Inc Pond #1 Dam
Wild Lands Inc Pond #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Steuben County, New York, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wild Lands Inc Pond #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Wild Lands Inc Pond #1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Timothy Carpenter (private). It impounds the Tr-mitchellsville Creek near Mitchellsville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 07/03/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Nearest City | Mitchellsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-mitchellsville Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.42333, -77.30500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Timothy Carpenter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00850 |
| Federal ID | NY00850 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |