Fresh Air Fund Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,092 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00288 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FRESH AIR FUND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fresh Air Fund Dam #1?
Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fresh Air Fund Dam #1?
Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 is owned by FRESH AIR FUND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 built?
Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Fresh Air Fund Dam #1?
Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 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 Fresh Air Fund Dam #1?
Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 has a dam height of 45 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 Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 last inspected?
Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 was last inspected on June 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.