Torpy Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Torpy Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 225 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01014 |
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
TORPY POND OUTDOOR CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Torpy Pond Dam?
Torpy 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 Torpy Pond Dam?
Torpy Pond Dam is owned by TORPY POND OUTDOOR CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Torpy Pond Dam built?
Torpy Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Torpy Pond Dam?
Torpy 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 Torpy Pond Dam?
Torpy Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Torpy Pond Dam last inspected?
Torpy Pond Dam was last inspected on April 21, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.