National Dam Safety Program. Honk Falls Dam (Inventory Number N.Y. 73), Lower Hudson River Basin, Ulster County, New York. Phase I Inspection Report,
Abstract
Honk Falls Dam is located on Rondout Creek, a tributary of the Hudson River, 3 miles north of Ellenville, New York. Honk Lake is used for recreation. Visual inspection revealed several deficiencies in the structure. The following items were noted: The right wing wall has seepage at the soil-concrete contact along most of its length; The wooden gates on the 6-foot diameter outlet pipes have water running down their face; The mechanical equipment for the lift gates is inoperative; The lift arm for the left gate on the 6-foot diameter outlet pipe is missing; The left wingwall has seepage at the junction with the main structure of the dam; There is seepage through the dam on the downstream face below the auxiliary spillways; The junction of the concrete and rock at the toe of the dam is eroded; The construction joints in the dam are badly eroded; and The entire concrete surface of the dam is spalled and deteriorated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 14, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA105797
Entities
People
- Granville Kester Jr