Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 243 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00925 |
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
MRS. HUGH HUNTER
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam?
Hugh Hunter Recreational 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 Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam?
Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam is owned by MRS. HUGH HUNTER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam built?
Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam?
Hugh Hunter Recreational 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 Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam?
Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam last inspected?
Hugh Hunter Recreational Pond Dam was last inspected on October 2, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.