Clarke Pond Dam
Clarke Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Otsego County, New York, built in 1847. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clarke Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Clarke Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Suzanne C. Kingsley (private). It impounds the Cripple Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 35 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1847, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 10/12/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Cripple Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.81333, -74.89667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1847 (179 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Suzanne C. Kingsley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01264 |
| Federal ID | NY01264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |