Harold Nye Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Harold Nye Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 75.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 765 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 222 cfs |
| NID ID | NY01589 |
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
HAROLD J NYE
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Harold Nye Pond Dam?
Harold Nye 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 Harold Nye Pond Dam?
Harold Nye Pond Dam is owned by HAROLD J NYE (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Harold Nye Pond Dam?
Harold Nye 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 Harold Nye Pond Dam?
Harold Nye Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Harold Nye Pond Dam last inspected?
Harold Nye Pond Dam was last inspected on April 22, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.