Erwin Pond Dam
Erwin Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Steuben County, New York, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Erwin Pond Dam
Erwin Pond Dam is a dam in Steuben, New York. The dam is owned by Nys Dec (state). It impounds the Weaver Hollow Creek near Gang Mills.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 08/18/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Nearest City | Gang Mills |
| River/Stream | Weaver Hollow Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.15667, -77.17167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 147 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NYS DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00900 |
| Federal ID | NY00900 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |