Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7)
Key Takeaway
Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7) is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,258 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01127 |
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
RHODIA, INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7)?
Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7) 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 Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7)?
Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7) is owned by RHODIA, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7) built?
Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7) was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7)?
Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7)?
Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7) has a dam height of 25 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 Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7) last inspected?
Defense Plant Corp Pond Dam (Mill #7) was last inspected on July 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.