Sharps Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Sharps Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | NY11498 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF FULTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sharps Pond Dam?
Sharps Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sharps Pond Dam?
Sharps Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF FULTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sharps Pond Dam built?
Sharps Pond Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Sharps Pond Dam?
Sharps 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 Sharps Pond Dam?
Sharps 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 Sharps Pond Dam last inspected?
Sharps Pond Dam was last inspected on May 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.