Breakneck Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Breakneck Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01431 |
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
NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Breakneck Pond Dam?
Breakneck 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 Breakneck Pond Dam?
Breakneck Pond Dam is owned by NYSOPRHP - PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Breakneck Pond Dam built?
Breakneck Pond Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Breakneck Pond Dam?
Breakneck 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 Breakneck Pond Dam?
Breakneck 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 Breakneck Pond Dam last inspected?
Breakneck Pond Dam was last inspected on November 14, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.