Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 129 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | NY11278 |
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
HOLLENBECK & WILKINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam?
Hollenbeck & Wilkins 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 Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam?
Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam is owned by HOLLENBECK & WILKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam built?
Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam?
Hollenbeck & Wilkins 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 Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam?
Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam last inspected?
Hollenbeck & Wilkins Pond Dam was last inspected on May 24, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.