Burnt Hope Dam
Key Takeaway
Burnt Hope Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 53.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 960 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00651 |
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
MONMOUTH COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Burnt Hope Dam?
Burnt Hope 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 Burnt Hope Dam?
Burnt Hope Dam is owned by MONMOUTH COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Burnt Hope Dam built?
Burnt Hope Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Burnt Hope Dam?
Burnt Hope 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 Burnt Hope Dam?
Burnt Hope Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Burnt Hope Dam last inspected?
Burnt Hope Dam was last inspected on September 25, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.