Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 53.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 197 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00365 |
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
NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3?
Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 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 Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3?
Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 is owned by NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 built?
Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3?
Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 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 Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3?
Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 has a dam height of 19 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 Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 last inspected?
Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 was last inspected on August 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.