Charles Kaskey Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Charles Kaskey, also known as Griffins Pond, is a recreational dam located in Broome County, New York.


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Summary

Built in 1964 with a height of 10 feet and a length of 325 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering visitors a tranquil setting to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.

Managed by the USDA NRCS, Charles Kaskey has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam is regularly inspected to ensure its safety and integrity. With an uncontrolled spillway and a spillway width of 38 feet, the dam is designed to efficiently manage water flow during periods of excess rainfall.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Charles Kaskey serves as an important recreational site in New York, offering both local residents and visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's low hazard potential and regular inspections demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the safety and functionality of this essential water resource.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

325

Dam Height

10

Nid Storage

122

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

10
       
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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.