Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam, also known as Claude W Camenga Wl Pond, is a privately owned structure located in South Edmeston, New York.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1953, stands at a height of 8 feet and spans 170 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 34 acre-feet and a surface area of 18 acres.

The dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. It is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 73 feet, and the dam is situated along the TR-Tallette Creek. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam intriguing due to its unique purpose as a wildlife pond and its moderate risk assessment. The dam serves as a habitat for wildlife in the area and plays a role in managing water resources within the region. With its low hazard potential and state regulation, the dam represents a balance between conservation efforts and infrastructure management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

170

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

TR-TALLETTE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Drainage Area

0.19

Nid Storage

62

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

8
       
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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.