Bear Gulch Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySchoharie
Nearest CityRichmondville
River/StreamBEAR GULCH BROOK
Coordinates42.59750, -74.59306

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length315 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage391 acre-ft
Max Storage391 acre-ft
Normal Storage214 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge436 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBEAR GULCH LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC;LELA HUSTED;RICHMONDVILLE WATER COMPANY;Robert Dahl;TOWN OF SUMMIT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY01089
Federal IDNY01089
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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