Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 69.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,998 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,689 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01538 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Woodmont Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam?
Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam?
Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam is owned by Woodmont Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam built?
Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam?
Mckinley Mall Retention 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 Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam?
Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam last inspected?
Mckinley Mall Retention Pond Dam was last inspected on November 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.