Bear Creek Dam

Jefferson County, New York (near Pierrepont Manor)

River/Stream: BEAR CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Buttress
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
227 ft
Reservoir Storage
103 acre-ft
Year Completed
1922
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2017-06-06

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY01244
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.74000, -76.03972
Age
104 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.