Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 61.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 188 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00852 |
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
BETTY ORLUTT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam?
Joseph Karwoski Farm 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 Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam?
Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam is owned by BETTY ORLUTT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam built?
Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam?
Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam?
Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam last inspected?
Joseph Karwoski Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on August 8, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.