Arthur Flick Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Arthur Flick Dam, also known as Tanglewood Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Campbell, New York.


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Summary

Completed in 1976, this earth dam serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 255 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.56 square miles.

Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Arthur Flick Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a significant hazard potential and is rated as moderate risk level. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 50 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 107 cubic feet per second.

Although the dam's condition assessment is not rated, regular inspections are conducted every four years, with the last inspection carried out in October 2020. Emergency Action Plans (EAP) have been prepared, with the last revision in July 2013. Overall, Arthur Flick Dam plays a vital role in water resource management, flood control, and recreational activities in the area, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

255

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

TR-MICHIGAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

1.56

Nid Storage

200

Hazard Potential

Significant

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.