Burton Herrington Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Burton Herrington Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 406 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00732 |
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
Pine Knockin' Farm Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Burton Herrington Pond Dam?
Burton Herrington 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 Burton Herrington Pond Dam?
Burton Herrington Pond Dam is owned by Pine Knockin' Farm Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Burton Herrington Pond Dam built?
Burton Herrington Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Burton Herrington Pond Dam?
Burton Herrington 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 Burton Herrington Pond Dam?
Burton Herrington Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Burton Herrington Pond Dam last inspected?
Burton Herrington Pond Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.