Francis Howe Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Francis Howe Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00798 |
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
FRANCIS HOWE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Francis Howe Pond Dam?
Francis Howe 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 Francis Howe Pond Dam?
Francis Howe Pond Dam is owned by FRANCIS HOWE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Francis Howe Pond Dam built?
Francis Howe Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Francis Howe Pond Dam?
Francis Howe Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Francis Howe Pond Dam?
Francis Howe Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Francis Howe Pond Dam last inspected?
Francis Howe Pond Dam was last inspected on August 23, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.