Twin Ponds Dam Upper
Twin Ponds Dam Upper is an other dam located in Sullivan County, New York. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Twin Ponds Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Twin Ponds Dam Upper is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sullivan County (local government). It impounds the Burnt Meadow Brook.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| River/Stream | Burnt Meadow Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.62583, -74.76861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SULLIVAN COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16171 |
| Federal ID | NY16171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |