Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C
Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C is an earth dam located in Steuben County, New York, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C
The primary purpose of Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert A Wise (private). It impounds the Tr-fivemile Creek near Prattsburg.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 10/20/1983. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Nearest City | Prattsburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-fivemile Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.49833, -77.24000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROBERT A WISE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00851 |
| Federal ID | NY00851 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |