Thunder View Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Thunder View Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 53.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 747 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01629 |
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
RICHARD AND PHILIP COOMBE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thunder View Farms Dam?
Thunder View Farms 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 Thunder View Farms Dam?
Thunder View Farms Dam is owned by RICHARD AND PHILIP COOMBE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thunder View Farms Dam built?
Thunder View Farms Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Thunder View Farms Dam?
Thunder View Farms 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 Thunder View Farms Dam?
Thunder View Farms Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Thunder View Farms Dam last inspected?
Thunder View Farms Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.