Burke Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Millers Mills Dam Basswood Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Richfield Springs, New York, the Burke Pond Dam stands as a vital structure regulating the flow of the TR-WHARTON CREEK.
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Summary
Built in 2001, this private dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and covering an area of 7 acres. With a dam height of 24 feet and a length of 350 feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam, classified as an Earth dam, has an undetermined hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While its risk assessment is moderate, with a risk level of 3, the dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency but is under the regulatory oversight of the NYS DEC. Despite its structural importance, the Burke Pond Dam has not been inspected or assessed for emergency preparedness, highlighting potential areas for improvement in risk management and infrastructure maintenance.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find the Burke Pond Dam an intriguing case study, given its location in a region prone to environmental variability and its role in water regulation. The dam's presence underscores the need for ongoing monitoring, inspection, and risk management to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHARTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Steele Cr At Ilion Ny
|
27cfs |
West Canada Creek At Kast Bridge Ny
|
1740cfs |
Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny
|
1730cfs |
East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny
|
37cfs |
Chenango River At Sherburne Ny
|
286cfs |
Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny
|
21cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Burke Pond Dam