Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 66% in NY) |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 114 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 219 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | NY15078 |
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
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam?
Sugar Creek Farms 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 Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam?
Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam built?
Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam?
Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam?
Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam has a dam height of 23 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.