Levi Recreational Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Levi Recreational Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 118 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00849 |
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
NYS Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Levi Recreational Pond Dam?
Levi 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 Levi Recreational Pond Dam?
Levi Recreational Pond Dam is owned by NYS Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Levi Recreational Pond Dam built?
Levi Recreational Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Levi Recreational Pond Dam?
Levi 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 Levi Recreational Pond Dam?
Levi Recreational Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Levi Recreational Pond Dam last inspected?
Levi Recreational Pond Dam was last inspected on June 16, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.