Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | NY11168 |
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
WILFORD C COTTRELL
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam?
Cottrell-Dodd 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 Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam?
Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam is owned by WILFORD C COTTRELL (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam built?
Cottrell-Dodd 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 Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam?
Cottrell-Dodd 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 Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam?
Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam last inspected?
Cottrell-Dodd Pond Dam was last inspected on January 30, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.