Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C
Key Takeaway
Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00851 |
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
ROBERT A WISE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C?
Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C 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 Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C?
Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C is owned by ROBERT A WISE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C built?
Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C?
Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C 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 Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C?
Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C has a dam height of 8 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 Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C last inspected?
Robert Wise Pond Dams A B & C was last inspected on October 20, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.