Bear Swamp Reservoir Dam
Bear Swamp Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Otsego County, New York, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bear Swamp Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Bear Swamp Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by East Worcester Fish & Game Club (private). It impounds the Tr-oak Creek near Furnaceville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/01/1998. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | Furnaceville |
| River/Stream | Tr-oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.67000, -74.66167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Max Discharge | 285 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EAST WORCESTER FISH & GAME CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00356 |
| Federal ID | NY00356 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |