Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | NY16987 |
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
JACK'S HOLDING ON THE HILL, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam?
Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 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 Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam?
Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam is owned by JACK'S HOLDING ON THE HILL, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam built?
Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam?
Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam?
Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 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 Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam last inspected?
Jack's Holding On Hill Pond 5 Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.