High Mountain Retention Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
High Mountain Retention Basin Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| NID ID | NY14881 |
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
HIGH MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of High Mountain Retention Basin Dam?
High Mountain Retention Basin 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 High Mountain Retention Basin Dam?
High Mountain Retention Basin Dam is owned by HIGH MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT CORP. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of High Mountain Retention Basin Dam?
High Mountain Retention Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is High Mountain Retention Basin Dam?
High Mountain Retention Basin Dam has a dam height of 10 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 High Mountain Retention Basin Dam last inspected?
High Mountain Retention Basin Dam was last inspected on May 5, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.