Hartwood Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Hartwood Club Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1870 and is 156 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00987 |
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
HARTWOOD CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hartwood Club Dam?
Hartwood Club 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 Hartwood Club Dam?
Hartwood Club Dam is owned by HARTWOOD CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hartwood Club Dam built?
Hartwood Club Dam was completed in 1870, making it 156 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 Hartwood Club Dam?
Hartwood Club 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 Hartwood Club Dam?
Hartwood Club Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Hartwood Club Dam last inspected?
Hartwood Club Dam was last inspected on June 21, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.