Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 148 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00824 |
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
JEAN SHIELDS
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam?
Monte Shields Farm 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 Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam?
Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam is owned by JEAN SHIELDS (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam built?
Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam?
Monte Shields Farm 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 Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam?
Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam 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 Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam last inspected?
Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on August 24, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.