Kelsey Dam is an earth dam located in Broome County, New York, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 138 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kelsey Dam
The primary purpose of Kelsey Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Craig Walker (private). It impounds the Tr-delaware River near Pennsylvania.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 138 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/20/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Nearest City | Pennsylvania |
| River/Stream | Tr-delaware River |
| Coordinates | 42.00014, -75.46614 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 138 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Craig Walker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01485 |
| Federal ID | NY01485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |