Williams Pond Dam, located in Baldwin, New York, is a privately owned recreational dam built in 1996 on the TR-WYNKOOP CREEK. Standing at a height of 16 feet and spanning 550 feet in length, the dam provides a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 31.5 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 7.5 acres for various water activities.
Managed by the NYS DEC, Williams Pond Dam is classified as a significant hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam undergoes inspections every four years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 38 feet, ensuring proper water management during high flow events.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Williams Pond Dam an intriguing structure with its earth dam type design and the potential for recreational activities in the scenic Chemung County. With its regulated status and state oversight, the dam serves as a vital component for water storage and management in the region, highlighting the intersection of human infrastructure and natural resources in a changing climate landscape.
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