Cookingham Fram Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cookingham Fram Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | NY13422 |
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
OAKLEIGH COOKINGHAM
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Cookingham Fram Pond Dam?
Cookingham Fram 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 Cookingham Fram Pond Dam?
Cookingham Fram Pond Dam is owned by OAKLEIGH COOKINGHAM (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cookingham Fram Pond Dam built?
Cookingham Fram Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Cookingham Fram Pond Dam?
Cookingham Fram Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cookingham Fram Pond Dam?
Cookingham Fram Pond Dam 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 Cookingham Fram Pond Dam last inspected?
Cookingham Fram Pond Dam was last inspected on June 8, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.