Nunda Water Supply Dam
Nunda Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Livingston County, New York, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nunda Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Nunda Water Supply Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Nunda (local government). It impounds the Tr-newville Creek near Nunda.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 07/26/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Nunda |
| River/Stream | Tr-newville Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.54111, -77.91833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF NUNDA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00816 |
| Federal ID | NY00816 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |