Otter Creek Dam
Otter Creek Dam is a concrete dam located in Orleans County, New York, built in 1916. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Otter Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Otter Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael And Joyce Wright (private). It impounds the Otter Creek near Eagle Harbor Station.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1916, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/30/2022.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Eagle Harbor Station |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.22806, -78.25250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MICHAEL AND JOYCE WRIGHT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00706 |
| Federal ID | NY00706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |