Walmart Detention Pond A Dam

Schoharie, New York· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Walmart Detention Pond A Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 80.7% in NY)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDNY14996

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

WALMART STORES INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Walmart Detention Pond A Dam?

Walmart Detention Pond A 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 Walmart Detention Pond A Dam?

Walmart Detention Pond A Dam is owned by WALMART STORES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Walmart Detention Pond A Dam?

Walmart Detention Pond A Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Walmart Detention Pond A Dam?

Walmart Detention Pond A Dam has a dam height of 31 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.