Remington Pond
Key Takeaway
Remington Pond is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | NY00779 |
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
Fort Drum
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Remington Pond?
Remington Pond 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 Remington Pond?
Remington Pond is owned by Fort Drum (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Remington Pond built?
Remington Pond was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Remington Pond?
Remington Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Remington Pond?
Remington Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Remington Pond last inspected?
Remington Pond was last inspected on September 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.