Knickerbocker Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Knickerbocker Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 132 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | NY14530 |
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
GENE KLOCHOFF
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Knickerbocker Pond Dam?
Knickerbocker 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 Knickerbocker Pond Dam?
Knickerbocker Pond Dam is owned by GENE KLOCHOFF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Knickerbocker Pond Dam built?
Knickerbocker Pond Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Knickerbocker Pond Dam?
Knickerbocker 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 Knickerbocker Pond Dam?
Knickerbocker 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 Knickerbocker Pond Dam last inspected?
Knickerbocker Pond Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.