Snow Making Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Snow Making Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 85.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 844 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | NY12916 |
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
NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS;NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority, Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Snow Making Pond Dam?
Snow Making 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 Snow Making Pond Dam?
Snow Making Pond Dam is owned by NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS;NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority, Belleayre Mountain Ski Center (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Snow Making Pond Dam built?
Snow Making Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Snow Making Pond Dam?
Snow Making 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 Snow Making Pond Dam?
Snow Making Pond Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Snow Making Pond Dam last inspected?
Snow Making Pond Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.