Clark Seed Farms Pond Dam #3
Clark Seed Farms Pond Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Tioga County, New York, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Clark Seed Farms Pond Dam #3
The primary purpose of Clark Seed Farms Pond Dam #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Alan S. And Diana M. Rogers;amanda C. Morris;taylor P. Trussell (private). It impounds the Tr-west Branch Owego Creek near Speedsville.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 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. 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 10/24/2022.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Tioga |
| Nearest City | Speedsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Branch Owego Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.39925, -76.22522 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 228 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Alan S. and Diana M. Rogers;Amanda C. Morris;Taylor P. Trussell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00942 |
| Federal ID | NY00942 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |