Albert Carter Dam
Albert Carter Dam is an earth dam located in Steuben County, New York, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Albert Carter Dam
The primary purpose of Albert Carter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Albert Carter (private). It impounds the Tr-fivemile Creek near Beans Station.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 10/08/1987. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Nearest City | Beans Station |
| River/Stream | Tr-fivemile Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.54500, -77.22667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 91 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALBERT CARTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01302 |
| Federal ID | NY01302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |