Whiting Hollow Dam
Whiting Hollow Dam is an earth dam located in Schoharie County, New York, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Whiting Hollow Dam
The primary purpose of Whiting Hollow Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Russell;neil Orlando;sheila M. Laznovsky (private). It impounds the Tr-mine Kill near North Blenheim.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Schoharie |
| Nearest City | North Blenheim |
| River/Stream | Tr-mine Kill |
| Coordinates | 42.44194, -74.57694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Russell;NEIL ORLANDO;SHEILA M. LAZNOVSKY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00568 |
| Federal ID | NY00568 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |