Toasperns Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Toasperns Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 74.7% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 279 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,265 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01299 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SULLIVAN COUNTY;SULLIVAN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Toasperns Pond Dam?
Toasperns Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Toasperns Pond Dam?
Toasperns Pond Dam is owned by SULLIVAN COUNTY;SULLIVAN COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Toasperns Pond Dam built?
Toasperns Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Toasperns Pond Dam?
Toasperns 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 Toasperns Pond Dam?
Toasperns Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Toasperns Pond Dam last inspected?
Toasperns Pond Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.