Scotty's Dam
Scotty's Dam is an earth dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1949. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Scotty's Dam
The primary purpose of Scotty's Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stephan Loewentheil (private). It impounds the Sherruck Brook.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 362 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 01/02/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Sherruck Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.17944, -75.31278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,058 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STEPHAN LOEWENTHEIL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01199 |
| Federal ID | NY01199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |