Alpine Heights Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Alpine Heights Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00828 |
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
CORNERSTONE HOLDINGS LLC;KINGBROOK FUNDING LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Alpine Heights Pond Dam?
Alpine Heights Pond Dam 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 Alpine Heights Pond Dam?
Alpine Heights Pond Dam is owned by CORNERSTONE HOLDINGS LLC;KINGBROOK FUNDING LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Alpine Heights Pond Dam built?
Alpine Heights Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Alpine Heights Pond Dam?
Alpine Heights Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Alpine Heights Pond Dam?
Alpine Heights Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Alpine Heights Pond Dam last inspected?
Alpine Heights Pond Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.