Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00926 |
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
RICHARD LEBBON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam?
Richard Lebbon Recreational 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 Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam?
Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam is owned by RICHARD LEBBON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam built?
Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam?
Richard Lebbon Recreational 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 Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam?
Richard Lebbon Recreational 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 Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam last inspected?
Richard Lebbon Recreational Pond Dam was last inspected on June 16, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.