Depression Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Depression Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01205 |
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
PRESTON MOUNTAIN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Depression Pond Dam?
Depression 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 Depression Pond Dam?
Depression Pond Dam is owned by PRESTON MOUNTAIN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Depression Pond Dam built?
Depression Pond Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Depression Pond Dam?
Depression 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 Depression Pond Dam?
Depression Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Depression Pond Dam last inspected?
Depression Pond Dam was last inspected on August 18, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.