Alpine Heights Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Alpine Heights Pond Dam, located in Sardinia, New York, stands as a private dam regulated by the NYS DEC.


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Summary

Completed in 1975, this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 530 feet. The dam boasts a storage capacity of 176 acre-feet and a normal storage of 146 acre-feet, providing ample water resources for the surrounding area.

Despite its low hazard potential, Alpine Heights Pond Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 54 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle excess water flow. The last inspection in 2013 revealed the dam's condition to be "Not Rated," prompting the need for further assessment to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the environmental significance of Alpine Heights Pond Dam, nestled in the picturesque Cattaraugus County. With its recreational purpose and vital role in managing water resources for the area, this dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing and preserving natural resources. As efforts continue to assess and mitigate risks associated with the dam, its importance in the local ecosystem and community remains a focal point for conservation and sustainability efforts.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

530

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-STONY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Drainage Area

0.19

Nid Storage

176

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.