Stamford Reservoir Dam
Stamford Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Schoharie County, New York, built in 1893. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stamford Reservoir Dam
Stamford Reservoir Dam is a dam in Schoharie, New York. The dam is owned by Village Of Stamford (local government). It impounds the West Branch Delaware River near Stamford.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1893, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. 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 | Stamford |
| River/Stream | West Branch Delaware River |
| Coordinates | 42.44361, -74.61722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1893 (133 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF STAMFORD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00652 |
| Federal ID | NY00652 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |