Filippini Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Filippini Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00503 |
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
BETHEL WOODS CENTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Filippini Pond Dam?
Filippini 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 Filippini Pond Dam?
Filippini Pond Dam is owned by BETHEL WOODS CENTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Filippini Pond Dam built?
Filippini Pond Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Filippini Pond Dam?
Filippini 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 Filippini Pond Dam?
Filippini 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 Filippini Pond Dam last inspected?
Filippini Pond Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.