John Teal Recreational Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
John Teal 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 | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01198 |
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
MARY H TEAL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of John Teal Recreational Pond Dam?
John Teal 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 John Teal Recreational Pond Dam?
John Teal Recreational Pond Dam is owned by MARY H TEAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was John Teal Recreational Pond Dam built?
John Teal 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 John Teal Recreational Pond Dam?
John Teal 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 John Teal Recreational Pond Dam?
John Teal Recreational Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 John Teal Recreational Pond Dam last inspected?
John Teal Recreational Pond Dam was last inspected on December 31, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.