Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 258 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 491 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01403 |
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
BERGEN FARMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam?
Ralph De Pew Wildlife 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 Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam?
Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam is owned by BERGEN FARMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam built?
Ralph De Pew Wildlife 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 Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam?
Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam?
Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam last inspected?
Ralph De Pew Wildlife Pond Dam was last inspected on October 14, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.