Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01426 |
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
EASTMAN KODAK
Not Listed
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Low Hazard 22 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam?
Kodak Elmgrove Detention 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 Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam?
Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam is owned by EASTMAN KODAK (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam built?
Kodak Elmgrove Detention 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 Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam?
Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam?
Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on October 3, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.