Chenango County Pond Dams A & B
Key Takeaway
Chenango County Pond Dams A & B 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 | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 2,220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 46 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00396 |
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
CHENANGO COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chenango County Pond Dams A & B?
Chenango County Pond Dams A & B 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 Chenango County Pond Dams A & B?
Chenango County Pond Dams A & B is owned by CHENANGO COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chenango County Pond Dams A & B built?
Chenango County Pond Dams A & B 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 Chenango County Pond Dams A & B?
Chenango County Pond Dams A & B 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 Chenango County Pond Dams A & B?
Chenango County Pond Dams A & B has a dam height of 12 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 Chenango County Pond Dams A & B last inspected?
Chenango County Pond Dams A & B was last inspected on July 1, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.