Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 53.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NY10531 |
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
DEER POND ACRES ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam?
Camp Jecosi Boy Scout 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 Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam?
Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam is owned by DEER POND ACRES ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam built?
Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam?
Camp Jecosi Boy Scout 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 Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam?
Camp Jecosi Boy Scout 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 Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam last inspected?
Camp Jecosi Boy Scout Dam was last inspected on May 11, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.