Adams Pond Dam (163-0204)
Key Takeaway
Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01585 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NEW YOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Adams Pond Dam (163-0204)?
Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Adams Pond Dam (163-0204)?
Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) is owned by CEREBAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NEW YOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) built?
Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) was completed in 1923, making it 103 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Adams Pond Dam (163-0204)?
Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Adams Pond Dam (163-0204)?
Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) last inspected?
Adams Pond Dam (163-0204) was last inspected on June 27, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.