Warren Bippert Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
Warren Bippert Pond Dam, located in Lancaster, New York, is a privately owned structure completed in 1960 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans 400 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Cayuga Creek, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Warren Bippert Pond Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. With a spillway width of 38 feet and a maximum discharge rate of 150 cubic feet per second, the dam provides essential flood control measures for the local area. Although the risk assessment is moderate, the overall risk management measures for the dam are yet to be specified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance of this vital water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CAYUGA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cayuga Creek Nr Lancaster Ny
|
696cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Gardenville Ny
|
1240cfs |
Cazenovia Creek At Ebenezer Ny
|
1210cfs |
Ellicott Creek Below Williamsville Ny
|
704cfs |
Tonawanda Creek At Attica Ny
|
638cfs |
Tonawanda Creek At Rapids Ny
|
2010cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Warren Bippert Pond Dam