Whiting Hollow Dam
Key Takeaway
Whiting Hollow Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00568 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
John Russell;NEIL ORLANDO;SHEILA M. LAZNOVSKY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whiting Hollow Dam?
Whiting Hollow Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Whiting Hollow Dam?
Whiting Hollow Dam is owned by John Russell;NEIL ORLANDO;SHEILA M. LAZNOVSKY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whiting Hollow Dam built?
Whiting Hollow Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Whiting Hollow Dam?
Whiting Hollow 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 Whiting Hollow Dam?
Whiting Hollow Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Whiting Hollow Dam last inspected?
Whiting Hollow Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.