Benedicts Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Benedicts Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| NID ID | NY16005 |
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
KG CORNWALL LLC;KG Cornwall LLC;Konstantin & Lubov Petrukin
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Benedicts Pond Dam?
Benedicts 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 Benedicts Pond Dam?
Benedicts Pond Dam is owned by KG CORNWALL LLC;KG Cornwall LLC;Konstantin & Lubov Petrukin (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Benedicts Pond Dam?
Benedicts 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 Benedicts Pond Dam?
Benedicts Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Benedicts Pond Dam last inspected?
Benedicts Pond Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.