Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B
Key Takeaway
Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 83.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00808 |
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
HALFMOON LAKE ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B?
Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B 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 Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B?
Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B is owned by HALFMOON LAKE ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B built?
Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B?
Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B 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 Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B?
Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B has a dam height of 35 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 Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B last inspected?
Sanford C Emerson Rec Pond Dams A & B was last inspected on November 24, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.