Friar Tuck Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Friar Tuck Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00833 |
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
STEPHEN CARIDI
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Friar Tuck Pond Dam?
Friar Tuck 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 Friar Tuck Pond Dam?
Friar Tuck Pond Dam is owned by STEPHEN CARIDI (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Friar Tuck Pond Dam built?
Friar Tuck Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Friar Tuck Pond Dam?
Friar Tuck 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 Friar Tuck Pond Dam?
Friar Tuck Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Friar Tuck Pond Dam last inspected?
Friar Tuck Pond Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.