Walmart Detention Pond D Dam
Key Takeaway
Walmart Detention Pond D Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | NY14934 |
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
WALMART STORES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walmart Detention Pond D Dam?
Walmart Detention Pond D 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 D Dam?
Walmart Detention Pond D Dam is owned by WALMART STORES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walmart Detention Pond D Dam built?
Walmart Detention Pond D Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Walmart Detention Pond D Dam?
Walmart Detention Pond D 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 D Dam?
Walmart Detention Pond D Dam 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 Walmart Detention Pond D Dam last inspected?
Walmart Detention Pond D Dam was last inspected on August 30, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.