Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 525 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01194 |
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
TACONIC ACRES INC
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam?
Taconic Acres INC Rec 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 Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam?
Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam is owned by TACONIC ACRES INC (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam built?
Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam?
Taconic Acres INC Rec 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 Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam?
Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam last inspected?
Taconic Acres INC Rec Pond Dam was last inspected on April 23, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.