Twin Ponds Dam - Lower
Key Takeaway
Twin Ponds Dam - Lower is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| NID ID | NY16164 |
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
BURNT MEADOW LAKE LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Twin Ponds Dam - Lower?
Twin Ponds Dam - Lower 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 Twin Ponds Dam - Lower?
Twin Ponds Dam - Lower is owned by BURNT MEADOW LAKE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Twin Ponds Dam - Lower?
Twin Ponds Dam - Lower 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 Twin Ponds Dam - Lower?
Twin Ponds Dam - Lower has a dam height of 15 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 Twin Ponds Dam - Lower last inspected?
Twin Ponds Dam - Lower was last inspected on September 25, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.