Belvedere Lake Dam
Belvedere Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Otsego County, New York, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Belvedere Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Belvedere Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Belvedere Enterprises Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-cherry Valley Creek near Roseboom.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/04/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | Roseboom |
| River/Stream | Tr-cherry Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.74500, -74.76028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BELVEDERE ENTERPRISES INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01270 |
| Federal ID | NY01270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |