Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 25, 2025

Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam, located in Savona, New York, is a state-owned earth dam completed in 1966.


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Summary

This dam serves multiple purposes, including providing storage for Birdseye Hollow Creek and creating a habitat for wildlife in the area. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 1440 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 272 acre-feet and a normal storage of 132 acre-feet.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 150 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 2450 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, with the last inspection date recorded in September 2008. The state regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the dam is the NYS DEC, ensuring that it is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced to maintain public safety and environmental conservation.

Overall, Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam is a vital structure for water resource management and habitat preservation in the region. Its strategic location and design make it an essential element in the ecosystem, providing essential storage capacity for water resources and contributing to the overall biodiversity of the area. As a state-regulated dam, it undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its integrity and safety for both wildlife and the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

1440

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

BIRDSEYE HOLLOW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

68

Drainage Area

8.76

Nid Storage

272

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

12
       
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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.