Deerfield Reservoir #6 Dam
Deerfield Reservoir #6 Dam is an earth dam located in Oneida County, New York, built in 1900. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Deerfield Reservoir #6 Dam
The primary purpose of Deerfield Reservoir #6 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 Mohawk Valley Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Tr-reall Creek near Utica.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 3,520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 385 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 04/18/2024.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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 | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Utica |
| River/Stream | Tr-reall Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.14222, -75.20972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MOHAWK VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01227 |
| Federal ID | NY01227 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |