Sherwood Allen Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Sherwood Allen Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00978 |
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
SHERWOOD ALLEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sherwood Allen Pond Dam?
Sherwood Allen 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 Sherwood Allen Pond Dam?
Sherwood Allen Pond Dam is owned by SHERWOOD ALLEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sherwood Allen Pond Dam built?
Sherwood Allen Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Sherwood Allen Pond Dam?
Sherwood Allen 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 Sherwood Allen Pond Dam?
Sherwood Allen Pond Dam 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 Sherwood Allen Pond Dam last inspected?
Sherwood Allen Pond Dam was last inspected on August 23, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.