Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00399 |
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 DEC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1?
Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 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 Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1?
Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 built?
Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1?
Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1?
Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 has a dam height of 15 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 Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 last inspected?
Madison Reforestation #13 Pond Dam #1 was last inspected on May 13, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.