Solon Pond Dam
Solon Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cortland County, New York, built in 1903. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Solon Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Solon Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bob Bramuala (private). It impounds the Pond Creek near Taylor.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century 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 06/30/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Nearest City | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Pond Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.61500, -75.92500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BOB BRAMUALA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00912 |
| Federal ID | NY00912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |