Ibm Edcenter Dam A Reservoir Report
Nearby: Halsey Pond Dam Lake Tappan Dike
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Ibm Edcenter Dam A, also known as Pond A, is a private dam located in Sparkill, Rockland County, New York.
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Summary
Completed in 1989, the dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-SPARKILL CREEK. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 220 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 225 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 65 feet, and the dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a rating of 3, indicating the need for continued monitoring and management to mitigate potential risks to the surrounding area.
Overall, Ibm Edcenter Dam A plays a crucial role in reducing flood risks in the region while also highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and regulation of water resource infrastructure. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this dam's characteristics and management practices to be of interest in understanding how such structures contribute to environmental protection and disaster prevention efforts.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
220 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPARKILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Drainage Area |
0.29 |
Nid Storage |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Ibm Edcenter Dam A