Holbrook Pond Dam

Otsego, New York· Built 2002· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Holbrook Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY)
Dam Length450 ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge8 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDNY16002

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 9, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Holbrook Pond Dam?

Holbrook 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 Holbrook Pond Dam?

Holbrook Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Holbrook Pond Dam built?

Holbrook Pond Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Holbrook Pond Dam?

Holbrook 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 Holbrook Pond Dam?

Holbrook Pond Dam 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 Holbrook Pond Dam last inspected?

Holbrook Pond Dam was last inspected on October 9, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.