Thomas J Kelaher Dam
Thomas J Kelaher Dam is an earth dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Thomas J Kelaher Dam
The primary purpose of Thomas J Kelaher Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Glenn & Laura Bertrand Russell Bertrand (private). It impounds the Tr-middle Brook near Butts Corner.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | Butts Corner |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.47222, -74.77667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 455 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Glenn & Laura Bertrand Russell Bertrand |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01051 |
| Federal ID | NY01051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |