Clarke Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Allen Lake Dam Mt. Miles Inc. Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Otsego County, New York, Clarke Pond Dam stands as a historic structure with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for water enthusiasts.
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Summary
Built in 1847, this masonry dam spans 35 feet in length and reaches a height of 14 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Cripple Creek, boasts a surface area of 10 acres and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet.
Despite its age, Clarke Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections, with the last recorded inspection taking place in October 2011. With a moderate risk designation, efforts to enhance risk management measures and emergency action plans may be underway to ensure the safety and integrity of this historic water infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Clarke Pond Dam serves as both a recreational destination and a testament to the engineering marvels of the past, highlighting the importance of responsible dam management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1847 |
Dam Length |
35 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
CRIPPLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Clarke Pond Dam