Fleet Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Fleet Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | NY16099 |
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
DAVID L FLEET
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fleet Pond Dam?
Fleet 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 Fleet Pond Dam?
Fleet Pond Dam is owned by DAVID L FLEET (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fleet Pond Dam built?
Fleet Pond Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Fleet Pond Dam?
Fleet 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 Fleet Pond Dam?
Fleet Pond Dam 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.