Beaver Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Broome County, New York, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 200 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 Beaver Pond Dam
Beaver Pond Dam is a dam in Broome, New York. The dam is owned by Strawberry Lake Poa Inc (private). It impounds the Culver Creek near Hunts Corners.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 294 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/04/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Nearest City | Hunts Corners |
| River/Stream | Culver Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.40889, -76.12250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 377 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Strawberry Lake Poa Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01552 |
| Federal ID | NY01552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |