Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam
Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cortland County, New York, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Edward Decker (private). It impounds the Tr-ticknor Brook near Clough Corners.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 05/07/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Nearest City | Clough Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-ticknor Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.41722, -75.90611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EDWARD DECKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY11982 |
| Federal ID | NY11982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |