Knapp Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Knapp Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1918 and is 108 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00999 |
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
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TIOUGHNIOGA COUNCIL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Knapp Pond Dam?
Knapp 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 Knapp Pond Dam?
Knapp Pond Dam is owned by BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TIOUGHNIOGA COUNCIL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Knapp Pond Dam built?
Knapp Pond Dam was completed in 1918, making it 108 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 Knapp Pond Dam?
Knapp 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 Knapp Pond Dam?
Knapp Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Knapp Pond Dam last inspected?
Knapp Pond Dam was last inspected on December 31, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.