Weerheim Dam
Weerheim Dam is an earth dam located in Otsego County, New York, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Weerheim Dam
The primary purpose of Weerheim Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Warren Weerheim (private). It impounds the Tr-harrison Creek near West Oneonta.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 03/31/1998. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | West Oneonta |
| River/Stream | Tr-harrison Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.51667, -75.17167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WARREN WEERHEIM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01042 |
| Federal ID | NY01042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |