National Dam Inspection Program. Cape Pond Dam (Inventory Number NY 00265), Lower Hudson River Basin, Town of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
This report provides information and analysis on the physical condition of the dam as of the report date. Information and analysis are based on visual inspection of the dam by the performing organization. Examination of available documents and visual inspection of the dam did not reveal conditions which constitute an immediate hazard to human life or property. However, the dam has some serious deficiencies which require further investigation and remedial work. Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis indicates that maximum spillway discharge capacity is only about 21% of the PMF peak out-flow. The 1/2 PMF would overtop the concrete and stone masonry dam. Structural stability analysis, indicates that overtopping due to 1/2 PMF would probably cause failure of the dam. It is judged that failure due to overtopping would significantly increase the hazard to loss of life downstream from that which would exist just prior to failure. Therefore, in accordance with Corps of Engineer's screening criteria for review of spillway adequacy, spillway capacity is considered 'seriously inadequate' and the dam is assessed as 'unsafe, non-emergency'.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 14, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA109973
Entities
People
- Kenneth J. Male