Sheffield Farms Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySchoharie
Nearest CityDorloo
River/StreamWEST CREEK
Coordinates42.71861, -74.61583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length149 ft
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage28 acre-ft
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerChad and Clarissa Kniskern
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY12691
Federal IDNY12691
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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