Burke Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Otsego County, New York, built in 2001. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 350 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 Burke Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Burke Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Morrell L Burke (private). It impounds the Tr-wharton Creek near Richfield Springs.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | Richfield Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr-wharton Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.86278, -75.11889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Morrell L Burke |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16050 |
| Federal ID | NY16050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |