Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B
Key Takeaway
Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 107 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00939 |
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
D GOWAN
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B?
Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B 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 Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B?
Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B is owned by D GOWAN (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B built?
Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B?
Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B 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 Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B?
Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B has a dam height of 20 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 Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B last inspected?
Gowan & Ward Rec Pond Dams A & B was last inspected on October 22, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.