Baxter Preserve Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Baxter Preserve Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 78.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01168 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
THE NORTH SALEM OPEN LAND FOUNDATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baxter Preserve Pond Dam?
Baxter Preserve Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Baxter Preserve Pond Dam?
Baxter Preserve Pond Dam is owned by THE NORTH SALEM OPEN LAND FOUNDATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baxter Preserve Pond Dam built?
Baxter Preserve Pond Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Baxter Preserve Pond Dam?
Baxter Preserve 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 Baxter Preserve Pond Dam?
Baxter Preserve Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Baxter Preserve Pond Dam last inspected?
Baxter Preserve Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.