Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 216 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01225 |
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
WARREN CUDDEBACK
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam?
Frank D Cuddeback 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 Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam?
Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam is owned by WARREN CUDDEBACK (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam built?
Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam?
Frank D Cuddeback 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 Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam?
Frank D Cuddeback 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 Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam last inspected?
Frank D Cuddeback Pond Dam was last inspected on May 6, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.