Clark Seed Farms Pond Dam #3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Clark Seed Farms Pond Dam #3, also known as Lake Buella, is a private earth dam located in Speedsville, New York.


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Summary

Completed in 1964, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a height of 32 feet and a length of 700 feet. It has a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 93 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres.

Despite its age, the dam is in poor condition and poses a significant hazard potential, making regular inspections crucial for ensuring its safety and functionality. The last inspection took place in November 2018, with a frequency of every 4 years. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 46 feet, and it is situated along the TR-West Branch Owego Creek, with a drainage area of 0.13 square miles.

Considering its moderate risk status and the need for maintenance and upgrades, Clark Seed Farms Pond Dam #3 is a vital water resource structure in the area that requires continued attention and support from regulatory agencies to prevent potential hazards and ensure the sustainable use of water for irrigation purposes in the region.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TR-WEST BRANCH OWEGO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

96

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

32
       
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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.