Ywca Recreational Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ywca Recreational Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00861 |
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
OLYMPIC MANAGEMENT - BEAVER HOLLOW CONF. CENTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ywca Recreational Pond Dam?
Ywca Recreational 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 Ywca Recreational Pond Dam?
Ywca Recreational Pond Dam is owned by OLYMPIC MANAGEMENT - BEAVER HOLLOW CONF. CENTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ywca Recreational Pond Dam built?
Ywca Recreational Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Ywca Recreational Pond Dam?
Ywca Recreational 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 Ywca Recreational Pond Dam?
Ywca Recreational Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Ywca Recreational Pond Dam last inspected?
Ywca Recreational Pond Dam was last inspected on September 11, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.