Davignon Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Davignon Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01068 |
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
DUANE DAVIGNON
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Davignon Pond Dam?
Davignon 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 Davignon Pond Dam?
Davignon Pond Dam is owned by DUANE DAVIGNON (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davignon Pond Dam built?
Davignon Pond Dam was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Davignon Pond Dam?
Davignon 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 Davignon Pond Dam?
Davignon Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Davignon Pond Dam last inspected?
Davignon Pond Dam was last inspected on November 18, 1971. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.