Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,660 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01394 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TOWN OF GREECE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam?
Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam?
Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF GREECE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam built?
Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam?
Maiden Lane 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 Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam?
Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
Maiden Lane Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on April 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.